Democratic lawmakers respond to ethics complaints

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Democratic lawmakers respond to ethics complaints

An attorney representing two House Democrats accused of inciting a “riot” argued in a response letter submitted Wednesday that the complaints against them are an effort from Republicans to “chill the free exchange of ideas” on the House floor and asked for the complaints to be dismissed. A group of Republicans filed ethics complaints against House Minority Assistant Leader Oscar De Los Santos, D-Laveen; and Rep. Analise Ortiz, D-Phoenix, on Apri…