Lawmaker says House members got VIP loans

WASHINGTON – Four current members of the House of Representatives received special VIP loans from Countrywide Financial Corp., according to the head of a congressional committee, raising new questions about the extent of the company’s attempts to win favor with Washington policymakers as it built its subprime mortgage business.

The disclosure came in a letter last week from Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., who chairs the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, informing leaders of the House Ethics Committee about “possible wrongdoing” by lawmakers. More here.

Doubt that more news of unethical pols will surprise anyone. Is this just business as usual in the capitol?