ABOUT THIS EDITORIAL This editorial was written by the editorial board of the Los Angeles Times and represents the editorial position of that organization. The rules will dictate House procedures for the next two years while Republicans hold the majority. But the package also includes some bad moves, including changes in the operation of the Office of Congressional Ethics, an independent body that can make recommendations to the House Ethics Committee about members suspected of unethical conduct. The changes might seem technical, but could have the effect of hamstringing the ethics office. AdvertisementTaken together, these provisions threaten to halt the work of the ethics office.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 13, 2023 09:09 UTC