"The ethics process is completely flawed. I've been deeply disappointed by the pace and the disjointed approach."
"Cherfilus-McCormick has been under investigation for years over allegations that stem back to 2022, with the panel set to finally meet April 21 to determine what, if any, sanction would be appropriate."
"A group of more than a dozen swing-district House Democrats sent House leadership a letter Monday urging them to direct the committee to expedite their investigations into these members."
Frustration among lawmakers is growing due to the slow pace of the Ethics panel, leading some to consider forcing expulsion votes. Allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell prompted his resignation and revived other scandals. Rep. Tony Gonzales plans to retire amid an investigation related to an affair. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces charges for misusing Covid relief funds and is under federal indictment. Rep. Cory Mills is also under investigation for various alleged misdeeds. A group of House Democrats is urging leadership to expedite these investigations.
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