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"John R. Carroll" wrote:

A Texas grand jury today indicted Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) on a
criminal count of conspiring with two political associates to
violate state campaign finance law, and DeLay announced he would
temporarily step down as House majority leader.

The rules of the Democratic Conference do not require a member under
indictment to step down.

Why is that?

I think Delay has stepped down from his leadership position only and party
affiliation wouldn't matter much.
The rule is a Congressional ethics rule not a party leadership issue.

In any event Wes, this is completely consistent with Delay's prior
statements regarding this sort of issue. He will be able to get what he has
claimed he wants - an opportunity to clear himself.

"The time has come that the American people know exactly what their
representatives are doing here in Washington. Are they feeding at the public
trough, taking lobbyist-paid vacations, getting wined and dined by
special-interest groups? Or are they working hard to represent their
constituents? The people, the American people, have a right to know. I say
the best disinfectant is full disclosure."
Delivered on the House floor in November 1995 by well-known reformer Tom
DeLay, R-Texas.

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John R. Carroll
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