Timing of Sen. Ensign resignation raises questions (about what ethics probe has uncovered)

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By CRISTINA SILVA
Associated Press

LAS VEGAS -- U.S. Sen. John Ensign's decision this week to resign marked a mysterious change of heart for the Nevada Republican, raising questions about what an ongoing Senate ethics probe has uncovered while also muddling the field of candidates for congressional seats now held by the GOP headed into a key election year.

Leaders of the Senate Ethics Committee noted tersely that Ensign made the proper decision in turning in a letter of resignation amid their unfinished two-year probe of his conduct.

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[Tx4obama]

1. They should finish the investigation and then hold a trial and take away his retirement benefits n/t

[PuraVidaDreamin]

2. and healthcare benefits

Press ON damnit!

[Snoutport]

3. and social security and medicare

[malaise]

7. That only happens to the public sector workers

The Senate should publish what they found.

[bluestate10]

4. Agree. Investigators should finish the investigation and file a report.

[opihimoimoi]

5. Someone gonna file suit,,,odds are good

[randr]

6. If they spent two years of tax payer money and let him walk

they should be made to pay back their time on this account.