Republicans on Saturday called on the Senate Ethics Committee to investigate the disclosure by a senior Democrat that he had recommended his girlfriend to be U.S. attorney.
Sen. Max Baucus of Montana, the Senate Finance Committee chairman, defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually withdrew her nomination.
But the Republican National Committee said the revelation "demands the attention of the Senate Ethics Committee."
More Here
GOP Calls for Ethics Probe of Baucus for Nominating Girlfriend for U.S. Attorney
Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Revmitchell, Dec 6, 2009.