Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid of Nevada has been one of his party's most aggressive stone throwers in the rhetorical battle over scandals in Washington. He needs to spend more time tending to his own glass house.

The Associated Press reported recently that Mr. Reid failed to follow Senate ethics rules on a $1.1 million land deal. And that's only part of the reason the deal stinks.

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Despite what Mr. Reid says, this isn't about partisan politics; it's about responsible government.

While Mr. Reid says he is amending his ethics report, the matter shouldn't end there. It cries out for a full investigation from the Senate ethics committee.