A report card from the House Republican Leadership.
"We pledge to make this the most honest, ethical, and open Congress in history."
– Nancy Pelosi, "Democrats Will Not Disappoint," November 14, 2006
Charlie’s Beach Buddy
New York Post
September 7, 2008
By Isabel Vincent
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09072008/news/nationalnews/charlies_beach_buddy_127860.htm
Interest Was Waived for Rangel on Loan for Villa
The New York Times
September 6, 2008
By David Kocieniewski and David M. Halbfinger
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/06/nyregion/06rangel.html
Playing the Tax Angles
New York Post
September 6, 2008
By Maggie Haberman
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09062008/news/regionalnews/playing_the_tax_angles_127744.htm
Charlie’s Tropical Deal
New York Post
September 6, 2008
By Isabel Vincent and Maggie Haberman
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09062008/news/regionalnews/charlies_tropical_deal_127747.htm
Tax-Writer, Tax-Dodger
New York Post
September 6, 2008
Editorial
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09062008/postopinion/editorials/tax_writer__tax_dodger_127788.htm
Rangel Failed to Report $75,000 in Income
The New York Times
September 5, 2008
By David Kocieniewski
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/nyregion/05rangel.html
Rangel Admits to Villa Income
New York Post
September 5, 2008
By Isabel Vincent
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09052008/news/regionalnews/rangel_admits_to_villa_income_127682.htm
Rangel Got Interest-Free Loan on Dominican Villa
Bloomberg
September 5, 2008
By Ryan J. Donmoyer
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=an6bTCY4Ar7M
Charlie’s Cash Cow
New York Post
September 3, 2008
Editorial
http://www.nypost.com/seven/09032008/postopinion/editorials/charlies_cash_cow_127248.htm
Tricky Charlie’s Carib ‘Hideaway’
New York Post
August 31, 2008
By Isabel Vincent and Susan Edelman
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08312008/news/worldnews/tricky_charlies_carib_hideaway_126882.htm
The Murtha Rules: A Simple System to Win Federal Money
Harper’s
August 20, 2008
By Ken Silverstein and Sebastian Jones
http://harpers.org/archive/2008/08/hbc-90003436
Pelosi and Pickens, Investment Partners
Washington Examiner
August 18, 2008
Editorial
http://www.dcexaminer.com/opinion/Editorial_Pelosi_and_Pickens_investment_partners.html
Murtha Intervenes for Company That Broke Export Law
The Washington Post
August 15, 2008
By Christopher Lee
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/14/AR2008081403217_pf.html
Ethics Probe of Rep. Rangel Takes New Turn
The Hill
July 30, 2008
By Susan Crabtree
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/ethics-probe-of-rep.-rangel-takes-new-turn-2008-07-30.html
Rangel to Ethics Panel: Probe Me, Please!
New York Post
July 26, 2008
By Carl Campanile
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07262008/news/regionalnews/rangel_to_ethics_panel__probe_me__please_121641.htm
Rangel Seeks Ethics Probe Of His Efforts For College
CongressDaily AM
July 24, 2008
http://www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/hba_20080724_9720.php
Democrats and Ethics: Swamp Not Drained Yet
CQ Today
July 24, 2008
By Bart Jansen
http://www.cq.com/document/display.do?docid=2924321&sourcetype=6
Rangel Defends Actions On College Center In Complaint He Filed With Ethics Officials
The Hill
July 24, 2008
By Susan Crabtree
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/rangel-defends-actions-on-college-center-in-complaint-he-filed-with-ethics-officials-2008-07-23.html
Rangel Acknowledges Seeking Gifts
The Washington Post
July 24, 2008
By Christopher Lee
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/23/AR2008072303389.html
Rangel Asks For Probe Into Charity Solicitation
Roll Call
July 24, 2008
By Jennifer Yachnin
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_12/news/26988-1.html
Residential Fraud?
Fox News Channel’s “The O’Reilly Factor”
July 22, 2008
By Bill O’Reilly and Griff Jenkins
FoxNews.com
Wexler's Delray residency disputed by opponent
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
By Kelly Wolfe
July 22, 2008
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/politics/content/local_news/epaper/2008/07/22/0722oreilly.html
Rep. Rangel’s Tin Cup
The Washington Post
July 17, 2008
Editorial
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/16/AR2008071602535.html
Rangel Says He Welcomes Ethics Inquiry on Fundraising
The Washington Post
July 17, 2008
By Christopher Lee
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/16/AR2008071602561.html
Probe Is Urged of Rangel's Fundraising for N.Y. Center
The Washington Post
July 16, 2008
By Christopher Lee
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/15/AR2008071502656.html
House Panel’s Staff Said to be in Turmoil
CongressDaily
July 15, 2008
By Chris Strohm
http://www.nationaljournal.com/congressdaily/cda_20080715_8959.php
Staff Turnover Hobbles Ethics
Roll Call
July 15, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_6/news/26674-1.html
Rangel’s Pet Cause Bears His Own Name
The Washington Post
July 15, 2008
By Christopher Lee
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/14/AR2008071402546.html
Staffers Join Money Chase
Roll Call
July 14, 2008
By Tory Newmyer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_5/news/26627-1.html
Mr. Rangel’s Very Good Deal
The New York Times
July 12, 2008
Editorial
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/12/opinion/12sat2.html
For Rangel, Four Rent-Stabilized Apartments
The New York Times
July 11, 2008
By David Kocieniewski
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/11/nyregion/11rangel.html
Greening Plan Evokes Criticism
Roll Call
July 10, 2008
By Emily Yehle
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_4/news/26555-1.html
Judge Denies Dismissal of Wire Fraud Charges in Jefferson Case
Roll Call
July 10, 2008
By Torey Van Oot
http://www.rollcall.com/news/26588-1.html
Teaching Can Pay Off
Roll Call
July 9, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_3/news/26491-1.html
Big Earmark Headache for Rep. Kanjorski
The Hill
July 8, 2008
By Susan Crabtree
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/big-earmark-headache-for-rep.-kanjorski-2008-07-08.html
Moore Staffers Used Office E-mail for Slattery
Roll Call
July 7, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_1/news/26403-1.html
Cooper Download Questioned
Roll Call
June 30, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_160/news/26354-1.html
Driving a ‘Gold-Plated’ Bargain
(Long Beach, CA) Press-Telegram
June 29, 2008
By Gene Maddaus
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9740035
Court Rejects Jefferson Bid to Dismiss
Roll Call
June 25, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/news/26257-1.html
Jefferson Trial Date Set for Dec. 2
Roll Call
June 16, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/news/25947-1.html
Richardson Disclosure Form Lists No Defaults
Associated Press
June 16, 2008
By Erica Werner
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9607911
Murtha’s Money
Roll Call
June 11, 2008
Editorial
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_150/editorial/25798-1.html
Colleges Paid Davis Aide’s Salary
The Hill
June 10, 2008
By Susan Crabtree
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/colleges-paid-davis-aides-salary-2008-06-10.html
Broker Alleges Loan Favoritism
(Long Beach, CA) Press-Telegram
June 9, 2008
By Gene Maddaus
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9535752
Murtha’s Cash for Students
Roll Call
June 9, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_148/news/25734-1.html
37th District Rep. Laura Richardson Left Car Bills Unpaid
(Long Beach, CA) Press-Telegram
June 6, 2008
By Paul Eakins
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9508907
Jefferson Linked to Charges Against Brother
Roll Call
June 5, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/news/25682-1.html
Rep. Has a History of Defaults
(Long Beach, CA) Press-Telegram
May 28, 2008
By Gene Maddaus
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9410331
Jefferson Loses Bid to Dismiss Bribery Charges
Roll Call
May 27, 2008
By Torey Van Oot
http://www.rollcall.com/news/25459-1.html
Former Aide is Under Investigation
The Washington Post
May 24, 2008
By Carrie Johnson and Paul Kane
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/05/23/AR2008052302776.html
Congresswoman Defaults on Loan
(Long Beach, CA) Press-Telegram
May 21, 2008
By Gene Maddaus
http://www.presstelegram.com/search/ci_9341463
Illinois Aide Claims Earmarks Credit
Roll Call
March 24, 2008
By John Stanton
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_110/news/22670-1.html
Ortiz Bet on China Deal
Roll Call
February 27, 2008
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_99/news/22281-1.html
Oink! Oink! Murtha’s Porkfest
The Washington Examiner
February 27, 2007
Editorial
http://www.examiner.com/a-1244549~Oink__Oink__Murtha_s_porkfest.html
Critics Believe Murtha-Backed Defense Center a Waste
WTAE-TV ABC 4
February 15, 2008
By Paul Van Osdol
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/15313889/detail.html
Meeks to Pay $63,000 in FEC fines for Financial Improprieties
The Hill
Februrary 5, 2008
By Aaron Blake
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/meeks-to-pay-63000-in-fec-fines-for-financial-improprieties-2008-02-05.html
Millions in Earmarks Purchase Little of Use
The Washington Post
December 29, 2007
By Robert O’Harrow Jr.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/28/AR2007122803055_pf.html
Even Cut 50 Percent, Earmarks Clog Military Bill
The New York Times
November 4, 2007
By Marilyn W. Thompson and Ron Nixon
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/04/washington/04earmarks.html
Dem’s Rising Star Didn’t Exercise Care
The New York Daily News
October 15, 2007
By Elizabeth Benjamin
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/10/15/2007-10-15_dems_rising_star_didnt_exercise_care.html
A Lucrative Center for Visclosky, PMA
Roll Call
October 3, 2007
By Tory Newmyer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_37/news/20310-1.html
Reyes PAC Gets PMA Cash
Roll Call
October 1, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_35/news/20256-1.html
Lawmaker had a Run-In with INS Officials in ‘03
The Hill
September 21, 2007
By Susan Crabtree
http://hill6.thehill.com/leading-the-news/lawmaker-had-a-run-in-with-ins-officials-in-03-2007-09-21.html
Mud Thrown at Murtha Stains All of Us
The (Johnstown, PA) Tribune-Democrat
September 21, 2007
Editorial
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/editorials/local_story_264103810.html
Mr. Murtha’s Money
Roll Call
September 19, 2007
By Tory Newmyer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_29/vested/20056-1.html
Watchdog Group Ranks Murtha Among Most Corrupt
The (Johnstown, PA) Tribune-Democrat
September 18, 2007
By Sandra K. Reabuck
http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_261232617.html
Ample Earmarks Aid PMA Clients
Roll Call
September 17, 2007
By Tory Newmyer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_27/news/20015-1.html
Lobbying on the Side
Roll Call
September 12, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_25/news/19946-1.html
Cleland Leaves Disability Group
Roll Call
September 11, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_24/news/19914-1.html
Mollohan Cast Votes Despite Recusal
Roll Call
July 30, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/53_14/news/19587-1.html
Defense Firms Like Murtha’s District
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
July 15, 2007
By Jerome L. Sherman
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07196/801835-84.stm
Scott Aide Cries Foul, Gets Fired
Politico
July 9, 2007
By Kenneth P. Vogel
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0707/4847.html
Mollohan Earmarks Nearby Land
Roll Call
June 28, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_148/news/19199-1.html
Jack Murtha, Venture Capitalist
The Washington Times
June 26, 2007
Editorial
http://washingtontimes.com/news/2007/jun/26/jack-murtha-venture-capitalist/
Companies Follow Murtha’s Earmark Trail
Roll Call
June 25, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_145/news/19117-1.html
Murtha’s Technology Show is a Showcase for Contractors
The Hill
May 23, 2007
By Roxana Tiron
http://thehill.com/business–lobby/murthas-technology-show-is-showcase-for-contractors-2007-05-23.html
Rep. Scott’s Finances Questioned
Politico
May 23, 2007
By Kenneth P. Vogel
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0507/4163.html
Dems Save Murtha a Slap
The Hill
May 23, 2007
By Jonathan E. Kaplan and Jackie Kucinich
http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dems-save-murtha-a-slap-2007-05-23.html
Mollohan, Town Do Battle Over Earmark
Roll Call
May 22, 2007
By Paul Singer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_129/news/18600-1.html
Murtha Sent Earmark Letter Five Weeks After Deadline
The Hill
May 22, 2007
By Susan Crabtree
http://hill6.thehill.com/leading-the-news/murtha-sent-earmark-letter-five-weeks-after-deadline-2007-05-22.html
Murtha Accused of Rules Violation
Politico
May 17, 2007
By Patrick O’Connor
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0507/4068.html
Money Rolls for Approps Democrats
Roll Call
April 23, 2007
By Tory Newmyer
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/52_112/vested/18090-1.html
Democrats Offer Up Chairmen For Donors
The Washington Post
Feb. 24, 2007
By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum and John Solomon
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/23/AR2007022301978.html
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Courtesy of the House Republican Leadership "Swamp List."
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