THE MOST CORRUPT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” | CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress

THE MOST CORRUPT MEMBERS OF CONGRESS: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS” | CREW's Most Corrupt Members of Congress: "Over the past five years, CREW has uncovered more than 425 instances of potential violations of ethics rules by no fewer than 56 members of Congress. Of those, 37 members have never been investigated by any of the congressional ethics bodies, and 26 “Most Corrupt” members continue to serve in Congress. Because of that, this year, CREW is naming the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to its “Most Corrupt” list, for standing by and allowing members of Congress to break the rules with impunity. The conduct of the committees, as much as that of the members, reflects discreditably on Congress and undermines the integrity of that body at a time when the public already has little faith in its elected representatives. In fact, an August 2010 survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports found that “70% of U.S. voters believe most members of Congress are willing to sell their vote for cash” or campaign contributions."