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RNC Chairman Requests Baucus Ethics Investigation

By KFBB News Team

Story Created: Dec 6, 2009 at 10:54 PM MST

Story Updated: Dec 6, 2009 at 10:54 PM MST

The Republican National Committee chairman is calling for a Senate Ethics Committee investigation, after Senator Max Baucus nominated his girlfriend for a position as Montana's U.S. Attorney.

A spokesman for Senator Baucus says Baucus submitted resumes of six people, including his girlfriend Melodee Hanes.

In a statement released yesterday, Baucus said he appointed an independent, third-party reviewer to narrow the list. The Associated Press is reporting that person was Dana Christensen, a Montana lawyer who's contributed $3400 to Baucus's political campaigns.

Hanes later withdrew her name, because she and Baucus wanted to live together in Washington.

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relotin said on Monday, Dec 7 at 8:54 AM

lack of judgement. He should know better...I guess sex clouded his mind..I guess the woman is probably quilified but in my view Max erred.

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