Watchdog group asks Senate Ethics Committee and FEC to investigate Ensign affair

WASHINGTON — A watchdog group alleged Wednesday that Sen. John Ensign violated the Senate’s ethics rules by engaging in an affair with a campaign aide who was married to his administrative assistant, then terminating their employment.

Private watchdog group seeks Ethics Committee investigation into senator’s affair with aide

WASHINGTON — A watchdog group says it will file a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee asking lawmakers to investigate the circumstances surrounding an affair that Sen. John Ensign had with a campaign aide.