In the last couple weeks, Ken Calvert has come under some noticeable heat as federal agents have undertaken investigations into large lobbying firms from whom Calvert has received substantial donations in the past.

The lobbying firm Copeland, Lowery, Jacquez, Denton, & White have been held under investigation on account of it's connections to Rep. Jerry Lewis (R). While Calvert has not yet been directly contacted in the investigations (according to his latest statement,) the campaign accounts and financial records of both Lewis and Calvert have been obtained.

Calvert's records were open to public viewing and the federal investigators involved have not yet disclosed of exactly why they are targeting this particular lobby firm or their affiliation with these congressman. The case was initiated after suspicions on the nature of the firm's relationship to lawmakers were stirred after Rep. Randy Cunningham was accused of bribery earlier this year.

Although Calvert has yet to come under heavy scrutiny with regards to this case, it will be interesting to see how his Democratic rival Hedrick and his campaign staff approach this issue as the race proceeds into the fall.