Thinkprogress:
This week, Boehner seemed to be following through with the pledge, telling Rep. Don Young (R-AK) that he could no longer support him as ranking Republican on the Natural Resources Committee, leading to Young’s resignation from the post.
But the promise is already imploding. The AP reports that a panel of top House leaders picked Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) today to lead the committee. “The recommendation by the GOP Steering Committee is final under a rule change adopted Wednesday.”
Recall, Jack Abramoff once boasted of having an “excellent relationship” with Hastings, who received $14,000 from Abramoff’s firm, Preston Gates — including $1,000 from Abramoff himself. After taking control of the Ethics Committee, Hastings reportedly fired two staff lawyers involved in unanimous decisions to admonish Tom DeLay for improper fundraising. Hastings also contacted fired U.S. Attorney John McKay and attempted to pressure him in an ongoing investigation.
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Birds of a feather flock together and there are few honest Law Makers left to choose from. Boner Boy is doing as much as he can to get as much money as possible before he's kicked out.
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