The question for this child of affluent Minnesota Republicans was how best to use her resources.
The Ethics Committee is already looking into a series of financial transactions by the Minnesota Republican.
Now they grit their teeth and find the Minnesota Republican guilty of exceeding honorarium limits.
The subcommittee chairman was Rod Grams, also a Minnesota Republican.
David Durenberger, Republican of Minnesota, told a marine that the standoff will not go on indefinitely.
It was also confirmed by Ms. Collins, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota Republican.
Representative Bill Frenzel, a Minnesota Republican, was not so optimistic, saying that several key changes were still necessary.
Mr. Coleman, Republican of Minnesota, said of a future terrorist attack.
Senator Dave Durenberger, a Minnesota Republican, led his colleagues with 20 trips.
"To me, it just seems like a political game," said Senator Norm Coleman, Republican of Minnesota.