John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi should step in before this Waters embarrassment gets worse and hits a House that is already at a nadir in terms of public approval.

The report of the Democratic staff of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform--although it attempts to call my conduct into question as a member of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission--actually indicts the Commission.

As with murder and arson, serious charges of sexual assault should be left to the police and the courts.

Recent congressional ethics scandals could prompt necessary changes, such as enforcing ethics standards, implementing greater transparency, and enacting earmark reform.

The fight against terrorism is no closer to success today than it was a decade ago when, in the wake of the September 11 terror attacks, President George W. Bush declared a Global War on Terrorism.

While the House has made significant strides toward creating an independent outside entity to help get through its ethics storm, the Senate is unable to say the same.

Any sign that the chairman of the Ways and Means Committee is looking for favors from influential and wealthy people for a personal cause should raise alarm bells everywhere.

By wide margins, Americans want our elected officials to work together. But Democrats and independents want compromise while Republicans want their politicians to stick to principle.