Ethics Committee Closes Probes Into Four House Reps

Politico reports:

The House Ethics Committee closed investigations into at least four members Monday for violating campaign finance rules. The investigations involved Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.), Wesley Hunt (R-Tex.), Ronny Jackson (R-Tex.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.) and “other confidential matters that have been under review.”

The committee declined to disclose further details on those cases. In a statement, Jackson hailed the Ethics Committee’s conclusion as evidence that exonerated him from the charges.

“I am glad to put this ridiculous, partisan, and politically motivated matter behind me, and I am looking forward to working alongside President Trump to improve the lives of my constituents and all Americans,” he said.

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