Congressman who sponsored dealer exemption may be investigated over fundraising

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Rep. John Campbell, a California Republican who is a former auto dealer, said the House's independent ethics arm has recommended that he be investigated for possible violations involving fundraising.

The Office of Congressional Ethics has been looking at whether members of the House Financial Services Committee created appearances of a conflict of interest by engaging in December fundraisers during votes on legislation to overhaul U.S. financial oversight, the office's documents show.

Campbell sponsored an amendment to the bill that exempted dealers from oversight by a new consumer agency that is to regulate financial products such as mortgages and credit cards. His amendment passed the House, and a modification of it was part of the sweeping legislation signed by President Barack Obama this year.

In a statement today, Campbell said the independent ethics office, headed by two former congressmen -- one a Democrat the other Republican -- had completed its inquiry into his activities. The office had referred the matter to the House Ethics Committee for further investigation, the statement said.


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[DJ13]

1. Its a shame these investigations never happen before crooked bills get passed

[Bluestar]

2. Tee hee hee -- my sorry-ass Repuke representative is being

investigated. It's party time, party time! So close to the election, the Dems could have a chance here in this solid red district. What a gift!