18.03.2015 - 22:15 [ Common Dreams ]

From ‚Downton Abbey‘ to Downfall: Spend-Happy GOP Lawmaker Resigns

Following a wave of questions over lavish spending and financial impropriety, including new allegations this week about major inconsistencies with his congressional and campaign expense reports, Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Illinois) issued a statement on Tuesday saying he will resign from the U.S. Congress effective March 31.