Visclosky Gives Up Control of Appropriations Bill

Rep. Peter Visclosky (D-Ind.) is handing off control of the energy and water spending bill as he confronts a federal investigation into his ties to a now-defunct lobbying firm.

Visclosky, who chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, announced Tuesday he will ask Rep. Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.), the second-ranking Democrat on his panel, to handle the measure.

Read more: (Tory Newmyer, “Visclosky Gives Up Control of Appropriations Bill,” Roll Call, 6/02/09)