July 14, 2016

Ethics panel rebukes Kentucky lawmaker on animal rights bill

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Ethics Committee says veteran Rep. Ed Whitfield of Kentucky violated House rules by allowing his wife to lobby staff members on a bill he sponsored that was related to her work. The ethics panel rebuked Whitfield for his actions Thursday, but said they were unintentional.

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