House panel investigates Elaine Chao for possible conflicts
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON (AP) - The House Oversight Committee said Monday it is investigating whether Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao acted improperly to benefit herself or her family`s shipping company. Two Democratic leaders sent Chao a letter asking her to turn over documents and communications related to the New York-based company, Foremost Group. Chao`s father and sisters own the company, which transports material to and from China. `Federal regulations prohibit federal employees from using their public offices for `the private...