Rep. Graves attacks ethics office, criticizes 'political smear'

The Hill by Susan Crabtree | Oct. 30, 2009 (News Report)

The House ethics committee voted Thursday to launch investigative subcommittees into separate charges against California Democratic Reps. Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson.

The move indicates that the panel believes there is enough evidence to warrant further serious inquiry. Full Story »

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