Ethics related news

DOJ press release re DOE timekeeper going to jail for misuse of position, for falsely reporting her hours to the tune of $94,494.  http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2008/December/08-crm-1073.html 

Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D) and his chief of staff were arrested on conspiracy and bribery charges, including allegations that the governor was seeking to benefit financially from his appointment of a successor to the U.S. Senate seat that was vacated by President-elect.  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/09/AR2008120900987_pf.html

Transition:  Washington Post, In the loop (12/9/08) http://voices.washingtonpost.com/loop/ and http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/12/08/AR2008120803537.html