Lynn C. Woolsey: “my constituents continue to contact me about the charges mounting over the actions of some Republicans in the House. In…”

“my constituents continue to contact me about the charges mounting over the actions of some Republicans in the House. In fact, one constituent referred to an ``embarrassing and growing mess.'' Over the past year, I have received letters revealing disgust, anger at the Republicans and their disregard for House rules. Just this past week, a constituent wrote me from Mill Valley, California, saying, ``I am tired of all the useless finger pointing. I am particularly tired of hearing one Republican in particular go on about the `politics of personal destruction,' which he seems to practice daily even as he blames it on his enemies.'' My constituents share the views of many citizens across the Nation. They want an unbiased investigation into these ethics matters. They want to know that politicians are listening to their hearts, not the lobbyists that are paying for their meals. It is time for the Republicans to own up to abuses of the House rules. The American people deserve no less. ____________________”