The House Ethics Committee has cleared mountain Congressman Heath Shuler of any wrongdoing related to a controversial land deal with the TVA.
The committee found Shuler's involvement in a development near Knoxville was not improper and did not violate any House rules.
Before he was elected in 2006, Shuler invested in the Cove at Blackberry Ridge, which was granted water-access rights by the TVA in exchange for other land the parternship owned.
Some groups claimed Shuler received preferential treatment in getting those water-access rights.
Shuler Cleared in Controversial Land Deal
Posted: Thursday, November 5 2009, 01:15 PM CST
