WASHINGTON — The House ethics committee has found no connection between fund-raising by Rep. Joe Crowley of New York City and his vote on a financial overhaul bill.
The committee dismissed cases against Crowley (D-Bronx, Queens) and six other lawmakers after finding no evidence that they appeared to give donors special treatment or access, or that contributions were linked to official actions.
The independent Office of Government Ethics, which recommends cases for further review, had asked for the ethics committee to investigate Crowley and Republican Reps. John Campbell of California and Tom Price of Georgia.