Most liberals would agree that members of Congress should be held to a high standard of openness and accountability when it comes to campaign finances, private gifts and influence-buying, especially when big-money players like a billionaire hedge fund manager are involved.

Where, then, is the uproar over Rep. Chellie Pingree?

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