Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is facing an ethics complaint over a potential conflict of interest involving federal grants for a nonprofit associated with his wife. Legal experts point out hypocrisy in his actions.
Key Points
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse facing ethics complaint over potential conflict of interest with federal grants
Legal experts criticize his actions as hypocritical
Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) calls for investigation by Ethics Committee
Pros
Ethics watchdog raising awareness about potential conflicts of interest
Calls for Senate Ethics Committee investigation
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Accusations of hypocrisy against Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse