Smart Move... Finally

House Republican leaders abandoned their quest to make their ethical standards even lower than they already were (Link). After discussing making the House of Representatives ethical standards even looser then they already were, apparently some Republicans came to their senses and decided it would not be a smart move. After already lowering their own standards last month to allow Republican hit man, Tom Delay, keep his leadership position even if he is indicted on criminal charges, Republicans were toying with the idea of making it even harder for the House ethics committee to open an investigation into improper dealings (Link).