But the Washington Post story, which disclosed names of key members of Congress who are involved in ethics probes, had the mainstream media basically turning a blind eye.

Maybe that’s because most of the congressional members who are currently huddled together under the ethics cloud happen to be Democrats.

Representatives John Murtha (D-PA), Peter Visclosky (D-IN), Norm Dicks (D-WA) Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and James Moran (D-VA) are being investigated for allegedly steering millions in earmarks to a lobbying firm, PMA.

According to the Center for Responsive Politics, the biggest recipients of contributions from PMA and its clients were Murtha, who since 1989 has been given more than $2.3 million, and Visclosky, who has taken in more than $1.3 million.

Two Republicans are also being checked into, Representatives C.W. "Bill" Young of Florida and Todd Tiahrt of Kansas.

On the day the story broke, all three network morning shows conveniently chose to ignore it.