Watchdogs are alarmed Congressmen are violating ethics rules by renting below market rates. I would conclude from this latest scandal that taxpayers aren’t supporting high enough salaries for elected officials. By the way, what’s the bluebook value for a vote (new or used) in this part of town?

To over-elaborate, Heath Shuler voted against the insurance reform bill. Many of his peers voted to override the Supreme Law of the Land, which seems a little more injurious to freedom than paying relatively cheap rent.