
Top Ten Ethics Scandals of 2007
This morning, CREW wrapped up 2007 by naming the top ten ethics scandals of the year. Without ranking them, CREW identified the most egregious scandals of the year -- all of which are on-going. The full report is here. Throughout the week, Citizens Blogging will spotlight each of the scandals named to the top ten list:
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


