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Another View: McCarthy’s House rules could weaken ethics oversight

Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion January 13, 2023

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After Kevin McCarthy was elected speaker of the House by his fellow Republicans last week – on the and after making to hard-right members of his party – he offered a rosy preview of Republican control. The speaker said that under his leadership the House would end “wasteful Washington spending,” improve the lot of Americans and provide a check on the Biden administration. In its first moves the Republican-led House has taken some steps... + full article



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