Monday, February 14, 2005

Texas GOP Trying to Gut Ethics Inquiry, Critics Say

Texas GOP Trying to Gut Ethics Inquiry, Critics Say: "THE NATION
Texas GOP Trying to Gut Ethics Inquiry, Critics Say
A bill introduced in the Legislature is called a blatant bid to protect Republicans, including Rep. Tom DeLay, from a fundraising probe.
By Scott Gold, Times Staff Writer
HOUSTON � Late last year, Republican leaders in Washington caused a stir, even among some allies, when they tried to protect House Majority Leader Tom DeLay of Texas by revoking an ethics rule that would force him to step down if indicted."

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