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Congressmen Under Investigation? 11; Number Victorious Tuesday? 9

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 8:49am — amberglow

"Of the baker’s dozen that the Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington reported being under investigation in its 2008 annual report, “Most Corrupt Members of Congress,” nine appear headed for re-election. ... Of the four others in the baker’s dozen, three resigned. And just one lost."

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Happy and Busy: Waxman Speaks

Sat, 11/11/2006 - 10:16am — chicago dyke

Let's all share a happy moment:

"I'm going to have an interesting time because the Government Reform Committee has jurisdiction over everything. The most difficult thing will be to pick and choose."

-- Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), quoted by the AP, on what he'll choose to investigate as the incoming chairman of the panel.

Excuse me while I go and am giddy for a while.

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