Ethics Panel Cites Deal
An independent Congressional panel on Monday alleged ex-Rep. Nathan Deal (R-GA) violated House rules by interfering with a state contract involving a business he owned, a unanimous decision that could hurt Deal's future political career.
The report, issued by the Office of Congressional Ethics, alleges Deal met with state officials to allow his company to continue conducting vehicle inspections on GA's behalf. The program, according to the allegation, "generated significant personal financial benefit for him and a business partner."
Deal's chief of staff attended the meetings and subsequently used his House email account to discuss the program. The office further alleged, in the Monday report, that Deal did not disclose all the income he earned from the company, Gainesville Salvage and Disposal.
Deal resigned earlier this month to pursue a bid to replace GA Gov. Sonny Purdue (R). Deal isn't the front-runner in the GOP primary contest, in which he is running against state Insurance Commis. John Oxendine (R) and 5 others.
The Office of Congressional Ethics has been investigating Deal's involvement in the case since an Oct. complaint. The board originally found Deal to have violated House rules in Jan., forwarding their report to the House ethics committee in early Feb.
The OCE also used the report to recommend issuing a subpoena for LG Casey Cagle (R), whose office did not cooperate with the panel. Cagle is running for re-election this fall.
The House ethics committee, formally known as the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, is said to be investigating Deal's activities as well, but they have never confirmed an investigation. A spokesperson for the committee did not immediately return a phone call on Monday.
A House investigation is likely to seriously imperil Deal's chances in GA's July 20 primary. Deal's spokesperson also didn't immediately return a call.
The OCE, established for the first time at the beginning of this Congress, includes a bipartisan group of 8 former members of Congress, including chair David Skaggs (D-CO) and co-chair Porter Goss (R-FL). A 4-vote majority is required to take any action on the committee; all 6 members voted to refer Deal to the House ethics panel, while the 2 alternates only vote in certain circumstances.
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