Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : 3 Aides to Embattled Lawmaker Resign

Now Rep. Wes Cooley’s staff is starting to jump ship. Three aides to Cooley, including chief of staff Dave Redmond, announced their resignations this week in the face of growing allegations against the freshman Republican from Alfalfa, Ore. And fellow Republicans are growing increasingly concerned about Cooley’s ability to keep the seat for the GOP this fall. Cooley has been accused of lying about his war record, marriage, academic record and a variety of financial arrangements. Some Republicans have suggested that Cooley drop his reelection bid.