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WASHINGTON (AP) — An independent advisory office has recommended that the House Ethics Committee investigate charges that a New York congressman threatened to harm a television reporter, but the bipartisan House panel has deferred action, according to documents released Wednesday.

The incident in question involved Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y.

After President Barack Obama's State of the Union address in January, Grimm was captured on camera threatening to throw the reporter off a balcony after an interview in which the journalist had asked Grimm about an FBI probe into his campaign finances. The reporter worked for NY1, a New York City cable news channel.

"There is substantial reason to believe that Representative Grimm threatened a reporter with bodily harm and engaged in a threatening or menacing act that created a fear of immediate injury, in violation of the D.C. code and House rules," said a report by the Office of Congressional Ethics.

The D.C. code was a reference to laws in the District of Columbia.

The Office of Congressional Ethics is an independent agency that makes recommendations to Congress' ethics committees.

Its board — which does not include members of Congress — voted 6-0 on March 28 to recommend that the House Ethics Committee investigate the incident further, according to the report released Wednesday.

In a separate statement, the 10-member House Ethics Committee said it had voted unanimously on June 18 to defer action on the incident after the Justice Department asked for a delay. The statement did not say why the Justice Department made that request.

A spokesman for Grimm did not immediately return requests for comment left by telephone and email.

DENVER (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton says her "inartful" comments about her family's wealth don't "change who I am or what I've stood for my entire life, what I stand for today."

The potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidate tells PBS "NewsHour" that the recession hasn't ended for many Americans and many families are struggling.

Clinton said in a recent interview with ABC News that she and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, were "dead broke" when they left the White House in early 2001.

Republicans point out that the family has made millions of dollars since the end of Clinton's presidency and say Hillary Clinton doesn't understand the problems of ordinary Americans.

Bill Clinton told NBC at the Clinton Global Initiative America that his wife is "not out of touch."

CURITIBA, Brazil (AP) — Luis Suarez faces the prospect of a big financial hit following his alleged biting of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, with existing sponsorship deals potentially being ripped up and future endorsements put in jeopardy.

Already, two of his sponsors — 888poker and adidas — have hinted that they may re-examine their deals with Suarez.

888poker, which signed up Suarez last month, said it was "reviewing" its relationship with the striker.

"We will not tolerate unsporting behavior," it said in a tweet.

888poker announced a global endorsement contract with Suarez after Liverpool's surprise run toward the Premier League title. Though the team placed second behind Manchester City, it gained many supporters for its attacking flair.

The signing up of Suarez, who is a keen poker enthusiast, was also a sign that Suarez had improved his image following a biting incident with Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic the previous season. He was voted player of the year by his peers in the English game as well as football writers.

A far bigger profile for Suarez comes from adidas, which is FIFA's oldest partner — the relationship goes back to 1970.

In a statement, the German sportswear giant said it awaits "FIFA's full investigation into this matter and will respond accordingly."

In the early hours of Wednesday, FIFA announced it had opened a disciplinary case against Suarez, who allegedly bit into the left shoulder of Chiellini in a crucial group-stage game. Uruguay won the game 1-0 to progress to the second round but Suarez's participation in that looks in real doubt. Under the guidelines, Suarez could face a ban of up to 24 international matches.

Nigel Currie, director of sports marketing agency Brand Rapport, said the potential cost to Suarez could "potentially run into millions" and doesn't just account for his current deals.

"It's pretty damaging for him, it's not as if he hasn't had previous," said Currie, noting two previous biting incidents, a racism row involving Manchester United's Patrice Evra, and his handball in the last World Cup in South Africa that prevented a clear Ghana goal.

"He could end up missing out on a chance of a lifetime of being a hero at the World Cup," Currie said. "Although he's a great player, there are others around and if there's a big risk they (the sponsors) will go for a safer option. This is the real shop window, the real global opportunity to become one of the top global superstars."

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC says Diane Sawyer is stepping down as its evening news anchor, to be replaced by David Muir.

The network said Sawyer will concentrate on interviews and specials. During her tenure, ABC's "World News" was a steady second to Brian Williams at NBC, although the ABC broadcast has made gains among younger viewers.

Muir is familiar to "World News" viewers as a substitute for Sawyer and has traveled around the country for his "Made in America" series.

ABC said George Stephanopoulos will take on a new role as chief anchor for live news events.