Rep. Bonner Named Top Republican On Ethics Panel

Republican Ethics Rep. Jo Bonner of Alabama will be the top
Republican on the House ethics committee in the new Congress
putting him in the tricky position of overseeing investigations
into fellow lawmakers' conduct.

by Associated Press

Published: Tue, January 13, 2009 - 11:15 am CST Last Updated: Tue, January 13, 2009 - 11:18 am CST

WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Jo Bonner of Alabama will be the top
Republican on the House ethics committee in the new Congress,
putting him in the tricky position of overseeing investigations
into fellow lawmakers' conduct.
Bonner said he was honored to be named to the post, while
acknowledging the difficulties of judging one's peers. The Mobile
Republican was first named to the panel in the last Congress, but
was not in leadership.
Bonner, a four-term lawmaker, also sits on the influential House
Appropriations Committee, which writes spending bills. He said
recently he is considering running for governor in 2010.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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candyrose Says:

Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 5:38 pm

Congratulations Mr. Bonner!!!! They could not have picked anyone better for this position than you…Proud you are from Alabama and stand up for all citizens of this great state, whether they are rich or poor, you are a fair man and i respect that. I hope you do run for Governor of Alabama….........you have my VOTE!!!!!