The House has completely abdicated its constitutional responsibility to police itself. There is still no member of Congress, in either party, willing to file an ethics complaint.
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not only has Sen. Frist likely engaged in illegal activity, he has also been attempting to cover up his actions by suddenly finding a conflict of interest that he never before recognized. Sen. Frist would be wise to consider Martha Stewart's case as he continues down this path.Melanie Sloan
The only way to get an FOI request honored these days is to go to court. We can go to court and win, but some regular person is not going to know how to file a complaint in federal court and prepare a brief arguing that the administration is in violation of the law. And no one has endless resources to fight every denial. It's very effective, what they've done. They keep the information hidden.
Melanie Sloan
It is outrageous that outsiders can't file complaints, since Congress has demonstrated its unwillingness to police its own conduct.
Melanie Sloan
If rooting out corruption in the House of Representatives is truly a priority for both parties, then we ask a member, any member, to put their money where their mouth is and file this complaint against Acting House Majority Leader Roy Blunt. We urge members to end the ethics 'truce' and cease abdicating their responsibility to police the conduct of their colleagues.
Melanie Sloan
Why did Sen. Frist suddenly decide to sell the stock in June after holding the stock for so long Also, did the Senator order the sale based on insider knowledge that the value of the stock was about to decline precipitously
Melanie Sloan
The timing thus raised questions about whether Frist had somehow traded on information he obtained in advance from the company. Frist has been in the Senate for many years now, and the conflict is not new, ... Why did he decide to sell it then Why not years ago What's changed Did he know that the stock was about to take a fall
Melanie Sloan
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