Sen. Heinrich at center of complaint from ethics watchdog over campaign solicitations

A nonprofit ethics watchdog is calling for an investigation into Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) for allegedly violating Senate Ethics Rules by linking official action with solicitations for campaign contributions. 

In a letter sent to Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and James Lankford (R-OK) on Monday, the leaders of the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust allege Heinrich sent emails promoting legislation that then asked recipients to make contributions to his campaign. Heinrich is currently up for reelection in a seat he has held for nearly a decade.

The letter cites several different instances in which the New Mexico Democrat’s campaign sent emails promoting legislation like the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act or the Infant Formula Made in America Act, which

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