CONGRESSWOMAN-ELECT RICHARDSON SWORN INTO OFFICE IN WASHINGTON
Congresswoman-elect Laura Richardson poses after her mock swear-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on September 4, 2007. Richardson will fill the 37th District seat of California vacated by the death of Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee announced Friday it was investigating whether Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif., misused her staff for political purposes.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A U.S. House ethics panel voted unanimously Thursday to investigate complaints against Reps. Maxine Waters and Laura Richardson, and cleared Rep. Sam Graves.
SACRAMENTO, June 12 (UPI) -- Neighbors of a former California legislator now in Congress say her house in Sacramento has become a potentially dangerous eyesore.
SACRAMENTO, Aug. 15 (UPI) -- The city of Sacramento says the local home of U.S. Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif., is in disrepair and the politician could face related fines.
WASHINGTON, June 10 (UPI) -- A congressional watchdog group Tuesday called Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif., a "deadbeat congresswoman" for her financial woes.
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 24 (UPI) -- A California congresswoman was explaining herself Saturday after disclosures she has defaulted on three property mortgages, losing one to foreclosure.