Not really a double standard. The FEC (a federal agency) has common sence and often enters into conciliation agreements to resolve contribution violations.
Bid Earle in Texas is a State DA with a vendetta.
Big difference.
Of course, Pilosi is a hypocrite!
51 posted on 10/01/2005 4:13:48 PM PDT by CWW
(Mark Sanford for President on 2008!)
Rather the refer the case to the Justice Department for prosecution, however, the FEC allowed Pelosi's two committees to negotiate "conciliation agreements" under which they were fined a total of $21,000.
No good deed goes unpunished.
53 posted on 10/01/2005 5:45:07 PM PDT by ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)