Texas GOP Trying to Gut Ethics Inquiry, Critics Say -in case you missed it

[redqueen]

I missed this until just today... I searched but didn't find it, so here it is for anyone else who hasn't seen it:

A bill introduced in the Legislature is called a blatant bid to protect Republicans, including Rep. Tom DeLay, from a fundraising probe.

HOUSTON — Late last year, Republican leaders in Washington caused a stir, even among some allies, when they tried to protect House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas by revoking an ethics rule that would force him to step down if indicted.

Now, Republican leaders in Texas are pushing a measure that watchdogs call a junior version of the Washington effort.

A bill filed this week by a veteran state GOP lawmaker would give the Texas Ethics Commission — whose members were appointed by the three top elected officials in the state, all Republicans — the power to quash the prosecution of a politician.

Critics call it a brazen attempt to protect GOP leaders who might become entangled in an ongoing criminal investigation into whether illegal fundraising paved the party's rise to power in the state.

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[NC_Nurse]

1. It's hard to keep up with all the

despicable moves these people are making, isn't it? They seem to be lying, cheating and stealing on every front. It's amazing! :mad:

[redqueen]

2. It certainly is.

And trying to keep up nearly gives one an ulcer!

[texastoast]

3. Here is some more on it

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=180x9882

[redqueen]

4. Thank you!

:hi: