Posted on 04/08/2009 7:51:40 PM PDT by GOP_Lady
A congressional ethics panel has opened a preliminary inquiry into Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s role in the scandal surrounding the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama, the Democratic lawmaker said Wednesday.
Mr. Jackson said he is cooperating with the review by the Office of Congressional Ethics. The panel is looking into his communications with former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was indicted last week on charges of widespread corruption, including allegations that Mr. Blagojevich tried to sell Mr. Obama's former Senate seat to the highest bidder.
"I was notified last week about the inquiry and am eager to answer any questions and provide any information to the [ethics board] about my actions related to last year's vacant Senate seat," Mr. Jackson said in a statement issued by his chief of staff, Kenneth Edmonds.
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Nothing to see here, just move along...
Yep, the panel will exonerate him before they examine the evidence.
Good one, I had forgot about jessies “love child”..
Say, what about Mrs. Jackson’s prior work experience?
Sandi Jackson, 45, worked on Capitol Hill and in Democratic campaigns before marrying Jackson in 1991. She has been vice president for congressional and external affairs at the U.S. Export-Import Bank and deputy director of training for the Democratic National Committee.
WHERE WAS IT THAT MRS. DODD WORKED? Was it the same bank?
Are the stars lining up?
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