Peter DeFazio

Democrat Peter DeFazio Uses Transportation Chairmanship to Influence Waterway Policy for Personal Gain

Democrat Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, allegedly abused his position for personal gain by sending a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers opposing a proposed rule that would put permanent restrictions on part of the Washington Channel to protect the most vulnerable parts of an Army base. The waterway is where the houseboat used as DeFazio’s “DC residence” allegedly resides.

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 23: Rep. Peter Defazio (D-OR) participates in a House Transport

House Democrats Insist on a Tax Increase

From the Associated Press: House Democrats voted Thursday to reject President Barack Obama’s tax deal with Republicans in its current form, but it was unclear how significantly the package might need to be changed. By voice vote in a closed