If you REALLY want to know what is going on ITEB (Inside The Evil Beltway), FOLLOW THE MONEY!
Congress REALLY DOES need to police itself better, but there are too many congresscritters on the take to get a vote against such practices!
PS Stories like this one give ALL of Congress a black eye, but, as noted, there are not enough Good Guys ‘N Gals to pass laws that shine the light of truth on the Bad Guys ‘N Gals!
Drain the Swamp, INDEED!
“When you are up to your ass in alligators, it’s hard to keep in mind that your original intent was to drain the swamp!”