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House ethics watchdog unfurls campaign finance allegations against two members
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FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
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Federal courts won't ask DOJ to probe possible Clarence Thomas ethics breaches
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Johnson says House Republicans will investigate Jan. 6 committee
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Judicial body won't refer Clarence Thomas to Justice Department over ethics lapses
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Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medal to key members of House Jan. 6 committee
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House Ethics panel recommends further review of campaign finance allegations against 2 lawmakers
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