And that's what the office of government ethics told him to do.
Democrats are also certain to face sustained pressure on the issue of government ethics.
But to the end, the issue of government ethics dominated the session.
Surprisingly few will mention a new code of government ethics.
Mr. Obama's emphasis during his campaign on government ethics is already being turned into as policy.
It also came at a time when the legislative leaders are struggling with the Governor over a proposed commission to examine government ethics.
Romanoff has made government ethics and reform a central part of his Senatorial campaign.
"I don't think the Office of Government Ethics did what they should have done."
From the standpoint of government ethics or personal self-awareness, the committee's discussion was not very reassuring.
The Office of Government Ethics, a separate agency, could also become involved.