Ensign says he complied with ethics rules, never met with mistress's husband about lobbyingOctober 6th, 2009 Ensign says he complied with ethics rules and lawsWASHINGTON — Embattled Republican Sen. John Ensign says he did nothing wrong and will cooperate with any probes into his affair with an employee and his alleged efforts to cover it up.
Asked if Sen. John Ensign can be effective amid sex scandal, a top Republican stays silentOctober 4th, 2009 GOP senator silent on whether Ensign should stayWASHINGTON — The second-ranking Senate Republican offered no support Sunday for embattled Sen. John Ensign, facing renewed criticism over an extramarital affair with an aide and the actions he took on behalf of her husband.
Senate's No. 2 Republican offers no support of Ensign as ethics committee investigates affairOctober 4th, 2009 No. 2 Republican keeps mum about Ensign probeWASHINGTON — The No. 2 Senate Republican is keeping his distance from the scandal surrounding his embattled GOP colleague from Nevada, John Ensign.
Senate GOP leader offers no support for Ensign amid new allegations about cover-up affairOctober 2nd, 2009 Senate GOP leader offers no support to EnsignWASHINGTON — Sen. John Ensign of Nevada was only beginning to emerge from a self-imposed political exile over fallout from his extramarital affair with a campaign aide.
Nevada Sen. Ensign says he won't support Obama's selection for US Supreme CourtAugust 4th, 2009 Nevada Sen. Ensign will vote against SotomayorWASHINGTON — Sen. John Ensign says he will oppose Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the U.S.
Ensign defends silence over affair with former campaign aideJuly 26th, 2009 Ensign defends silence over affairLAS VEGAS — Republican Sen. John Ensign is apologizing for the pain his extramarital affair has caused but is withholding detailed comment on the issue.
Nevada senator who admitted to extramarital affair is losing chief of staff and spokesmanJuly 24th, 2009 Senator involved in affair loses key staff membersWASHINGTON — Republican Sen. John Ensign, who last month admitted to an extramarital affair with a campaign aide, is losing his chief of staff and his spokesman.
Advocacy group pushing for Ensign investigation told to send its concerns to FBIJuly 21st, 2009 Ensign complaint redirected to FBIWASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has told an advocacy group that concerns should go to the FBI over whether Sen.
Washington ethics group wants Sen. John Ensign's parents added to investigationJuly 18th, 2009 Washington ethics group broadens Ensign complaintLAS VEGAS — A Washington watchdog group wants a federal agency to investigate whether Sen. John Ensign's parents violated campaign finance law when they each gave his mistress $12,000.
Nevada senator won't resign, will seek re-election despite scandalJuly 15th, 2009 Senator won't resign, will seek re-electionLAS VEGAS — Republican Sen. John Ensign says he has no plans to resign despite his affair with a staffer's wife and his parents' $96,000 payout to the woman's family, and intends to seek re-election in 2012.
Thune succeeds scandal-tainted Ensign in Senate GOP leadership postJune 25th, 2009 Thune succeeds Ensign in GOP leadership postWASHINGTON — Republicans on Thursday elected Sen. John Thune to the leadership post vacated by Sen.
Watchdog group asks Senate Ethics Committee and FEC to investigate Ensign affairJune 24th, 2009 Group calls for investigation of Ensign affairWASHINGTON — 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.
Nev. governor feels 'very badly' for Ensign, won't speculate on senator's political futureJune 19th, 2009 Nevada governor feels 'very badly' for EnsignRENO, Nev. — Nevada Gov.
Former campaign staffer confirms affair with Nevada Sen. EnsignJune 17th, 2009 Ex-campaign staffer confirms affair with EnsignWASHINGTON — A former campaign staffer for Sen. John Ensign is confirming her involvement in an extramarital affair.
Republican Sen. Ensign of Nevada admits affair with former campaign stafferJune 16th, 2009 Sen. Ensign admits affair with ex-campaign stafferLAS VEGAS — Republican Sen. John Ensign of Nevada, a leading conservative mentioned as a potential presidential candidate, admitted Tuesday he had an extramarital affair with a woman who was a member of his campaign staff.