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Tom DeLay -- Indictment and Resignation
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay told colleagues and supporters on April 3 that he will resign his seat and not run for reelection in the fall.
Tom DeLay
Former House Majority Leader Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.)
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This Time, McCain Defused Conservative Attacks
CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 19 -- From Rush Limbaugh to Tom DeLay, voices that once held sway over the Republican rank and file unloaded on John McCain over the last week, trying to use a conservative electorate in South Carolina to derail the Arizona senator's quest for the Republican nomination.
 

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Rise and Fall of 'The Hammer'
Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) earned the nickname "The Hammer" for forcefulness during his time as House whip. He became one of the most powerful members of Congress before announcing his resignation amid a Texas fundraising investigation and questions over his connection to scandal-ridden lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

From FindLaw.com

On Dec. 5 a Texas judge dismissed conspiracy charges against former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay but upheld money-laundering charges. The text of both charges are below:

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/politics Rep. Tom DeLay to Leave Congress
Tom DeLay, a primary architect of the House Republican majority who became one of the most powerful leaders in Washington, told House allies on April 3 that he will step down rather than face a reelection fight that appears increasingly unwinnable.

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Exit Tom DeLay
IT'S A MEASURE of Tom DeLay's diminished political circumstances that those most unhappy about his abandoning his House seat are the Democrats who most revile him. "This is probably the worst day of his campaign," Mr. DeLay, speaking on Fox News yesterday, said with an air of grim satisfaction of...

Opinion: David S. Broder

After DeLay, a New Approach?
With DeLay and his tactics gone, the administration needs a new approach towards Congress or it could face a tough two years.

The Jack Abramoff Story

IMG ALT Jack Abramoff, the once-powerful lobbyist at the center of a wide-ranging public corruption investigation, pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to fraud, tax evasion and conspiracy to bribe public officials in a deal that requires him to provide evidence about members of Congress.

The Fast Rise and Steep Fall of Jack Abramoff (Dec. 29, 2005)

How a Lobbyist Stacked the Deck (Oct. 16, 2005)

A High-Powered Lobbyist's Swift Fall From Grace (Aug. 12, 2005)

Latest News on Abramoff

Congressional Travel

Democrats' Cause Is Tempered by Political Realities (Post, April 9, 2007, Page A01)
 
Minimum-Wage Bill Stirs Controversy in Pacific Islands: Democrats Aim Raise for Northern Marianas but Not Samoa (Post, January 9, 2007, Page A04)
 
House Win Adds Insult to Injury for DeLay (Post, December 14, 2006, Page A04)
 
DeLay Successor Seeks Inquiry Into Missing Computer Files (Post, November 17, 2006, Page A04)
 
With DeLay Out, GOP Searches for Write-In Candidate (Post, August 9, 2006, Page A04)
 
GOP Loses Bid to Drop DeLay From Texas Ballot (Post, August 8, 2006, Page A06)
 
Ruling Keeps DeLay on Ballot: Judge Sides With Democrats, Says Former Lawmaker Can't Quit (Post, July 7, 2006, Page A05)
 
Effort to Secure Texas Led to Fall Of Tom DeLay: But Ex-Lawmaker Calls Ruling 'Victory' (Post, June 29, 2006, Page A04)
 
DeLay Pulls No Punches In Final Speech to House: Unrepentant, 'the Hammer' Urges GOP to Keep Up Fight (Post, June 9, 2006, Page A03)
 
Ex-Aide to DeLay Often Traveled on Others' Tab: Study Details Travel By Staffers on Hill (Post, June 9, 2006, Page A04)
 
Retirement Account of DeLay's Wife Traced: With Disclosure, Family's Known Benefits From Ties With Lobbyist Exceed $490,000 (Post, June 7, 2006, Page A04)
 
GOP Sees Disturbing Reflection in The Mirror: Democrats Fell in '94 After Abuses of Power (Post, April 9, 2006, Page A03)
 
DeLay Departing on Own Terms: First, Congressman Wanted To Defeat GOP Challengers (Post, April 5, 2006, Page A01)
 
DeLay to Resign From Congress: Associates Say Reelection Fears, Not Criminal Probe, Led to Republican's Decision (Post, April 4, 2006, Page A01)
 
Federal Probe Has Edged Closer to Texan: Two Ex-Aides Convicted, Another Also Named in Lobbying Investigation (Post, April 4, 2006, Page A07)
 
A Force Behind the Power: Political Operator Tony Rudy Helped DeLay's Ascent (Post, April 1, 2006, Page A09)
 
Former DeLay Aide Enriched By Nonprofit: Bulk of Group's Funds Tied to Abramoff (Post, March 26, 2006, Page A01)
 
Lawyer for DeLay Urges Ruling Soon: Texas Lawmaker's Bid For Reelection Is at Issue (Post, March 23, 2006, Page A04)
 
DeLay Wins Tex. GOP Primary: Former House Majority Leader Easily Beats Three Challengers (Post, March 8, 2006, Page A04)
 
DeLay Will Face Voters' Verdict This Week: Indicted Republican Campaigns Quietly For Texas Primary (Post, March 5, 2006, Page A05)
 
Texas Nonprofit Is Cleared After GOP-Prompted Audit: Group Says Probe Was 'Political Retaliation' by DeLay Allies (Post, February 27, 2006, Page A03)
 
In an Upset, Boehner Is Elected House GOP Leader (Post, February 3, 2006, Page A01)
 
Boehner Makes His Political Comeback: Gingrich Lieutenant Regains Favor Among Republicans (Post, February 3, 2006, Page A05)
 
Budget-Cutting Bill A Key Test for Blunt: Loss Could Imperil Leadership Bid (Post, February 1, 2006, Page A11)
 
Archive of DeLay Stories
Post Editorials

Real Ethics Reform (Post, January 20, 2007, Page A22)

Ethical Progress (Post, January 16, 2007, Page A18)

The Buck Just Stops (Post, December 9, 2006, Page A18)

A Choice for Democrats (Post, November 14, 2006, Page A30)

First, Ethics Reform (Post, November 10, 2006, Page A30)
More Stories
Op-Ed on Delay Controversy

Reid's Anti-Reform Maneuvers (Post, July 23, 2007, Page A17)

The Pollster in Exile (Post, February 1, 2007, Page A15)

Senate Firefighters (Post, January 25, 2007, Page A25)

Testing Reid's Ethical Limits (Post, January 15, 2007, Page A15)

The New Crowd's First Test (Post, January 2, 2007, Page A17)
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