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Schock's political fall was swift
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Congressman with ‘Downton Abbey’ office resigns amid spending scandal
By Associated Presss
March 17, 2015 | 3:53pm
WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Aaron Schock of Illinois, dogged about irregularities in his campaign finance and congressional spending accounts, suddenly announced on Tuesday that he would resign his House seat at the end of the month.
“I do this with a heavy heart,” Schock said in a statement in which he said he had given the people of his Peoria-area district his all since his election in 2008.
“But the constant questions over the last six weeks have proven a great distraction that has made it too difficult for me to serve the people of the 18th District with the high standards that they deserve and which I have set for myself,” he said.
Schock has come under heavy scrutiny following revelations of lavish spending, payments to donors for flights on private jets and improperly categorized expenses.
On Monday, the AP confirmed that the Office of Congressional Ethics had reached out to Schock’s associates as it apparently began an investigation.
This January 2015 shows the office of Aaron Schock in the Rayburn Office Building in Washington, which was apparently designed to resemble the dining room in the PBS show “Downton Abbey.”Photo: AP
The office is an outside panel that reviews ethics complaints against House members and makes recommendations to the House Ethics Committee.
A person who received a letter from the panel said the OCE was interested in conducting an interview and reviewing any relevant documents.
At least two other Schock associates received similar letters, the person said. The Schock associate asked not to be identified because the ethics panel’s actions are confidential.
Schock’s political fall was swift. Just weeks ago, a report about his “Downton Abbey”-style office decor attracted attention about his spending.
Comments
Read more… From rising star to early retirement: What brought down Aaron Schock?
He needs more lessons in tap dancing.
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Schock is not experienced enough to have had legal talking points for his actions. He obviously did not have a defensive plan to cover his ass if his actions were borderline improper.
SO, instead of facing the music, you're saying that HE SHOULD'VE BEEN ABLE TO LIE AND HIDE IT BETTER. Yeah, okay...we get it. Now, go brush your teeth and try to get all that toe jam from between your gums.
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