Congressman AaronSchocksays he will pay for the redesign of his office. The Peoria Republican's new digs received a lot of attention after a Washington Post article said it was modeled after the TV show "DowntonAbbey".
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington requested a congressional review panel to examine whetherSchockbroke House rules by accepting professional interior design work for free. ButSchocktold an ABCreporterWednesday he intends to pay interior designer, AnnieBrahlerfor her work.
The Washington Post reported this weekBrahlerdonated her services as she decoratedSchock'sWashington office with a red carpet and walls, accented with antique-looking frames and sconces reminiscent of the popular PBS show.
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