Monday, December 17, 2007

Top 10 ethics scandals of 2007.




CREW has released a new report detailing the “2007 Top Ten Ethics Scandals“:

No new enforcement mechanisms for congressional ethics;


Ted Stevens still sitting on Senate Appropriations;


Senate Ethics Committee looking into Sen. Craig, but not Sen. Vitter;


Millions of missing White House emails still unaccounted for;


Rep. Murtha’s abuse of the earmarking process remains unchecked;


Lurita Doan remains chief of GSA despite illegal conduct;


White House covering up its role in the firings of the U.S. Attorneys;


No Child Left Behind funds directed to Bush fundraisers who provide inadequate reading materials for kids;


Court decision regarding search of Jefferson’s office limits ability of DOJ to investigate other corrupt lawmakers; and


FEMA knowingly let Katrina victims live in hazardous trailers
Read the full report here.

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