Senate Confirms Biden’s Ethics Official to Oversee Trump Vetting
David Huitema’s confirmation as Director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) passed the Senate with a 50-46 vote along party lines. His five-year term will see him overseeing ethics compliance across more than 140 federal agencies, a role crucial in preventing conflicts of interest. The OGE, lacking a director for over a year, plays a significant role in the nominee vetting process. This confirmation comes after a partisan vote and addresses a prolonged vacancy at the agency.
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