The New York Times examined the Congressional ethics inquiry into U.S. Rep. Laura Richardson's Sacramento home in today's edition.
There's not too much new in the piece for Long Beach readers, but the article does say work on improving the home, which neighbors had described as dilapidated, began earlier this month.
A nice green lawn now replaces the old overgrown and dying patch out front, according to the newspaper of record.
Richardson, a former member of the state Assembly and Long Beach councilwoman for the 6th District, declined to comment, and a spokesman also refused to answer several questions, according to the report. However, the spokesman did say previous reports on the house were inaccurate, biased and partisan.
Richardson had lost the home in foreclosure a couple of years ago, but managed to win it back from her lender, Washington Mutual, after a man bought it auction.The Office of Congressional Ethics, which has made inquiries into the sale of the home, told The Times it doesn't comment on ongoing matters.
