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Ethics Committee Reviewing Lawmaker-PMA Group Ties

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June 11, 2009

As reported by Roll Call, the House Ethics Committee has announced that it is reviewing the PMA Group, a lobbying firm under investigation by the FBI, and its connection to lawmakers.

The statement is available here: Official Statement (pdf)

And the resolution referenced is here: Link to Resolution

Ms. Ryan Alexander, President of Taxpayers for Common Sense, stated:

"We are pleased to definitively hear that the Ethics Committee is looking into the matters surrounding the PMA Group. But looking at an isolated lobby shop is not enough: The committee must examine the underlying issues of surrounding campaign contributions and earmarks."

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