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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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Sotomayor Speeches Woven With Ethnicity
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor once told a group of minority lawyers that she believed a delay in her confirmation as a federal appeals judge a decade ago was driven partly by Republican lawmakers' ethnic stereotypes of her, suggesting that the tensions surrounding her current nomination are...
 
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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.
Post Editorial
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)

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Congressional Travel

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Contention Over Proposal for N.Y. Airports: Transportation Dept. Wants to Auction Off Takeoff, Landing Slots to Ease Delays (Post, September 1, 2008)
 
This Time, McCain Defused Conservative Attacks (Post, January 20, 2008)
 
Democrats' Cause Is Tempered by Political Realities (Post, April 9, 2007)
 
Minimum-Wage Bill Stirs Controversy in Pacific Islands: Democrats Aim Raise for Northern Marianas but Not Samoa (Post, January 9, 2007)
 
House Win Adds Insult to Injury for DeLay (Post, December 14, 2006)
 
DeLay Successor Seeks Inquiry Into Missing Computer Files (Post, November 17, 2006)
 
With DeLay Out, GOP Searches for Write-In Candidate (Post, August 9, 2006)
 
GOP Loses Bid to Drop DeLay From Texas Ballot (Post, August 8, 2006)
 
Ruling Keeps DeLay on Ballot: Judge Sides With Democrats, Says Former Lawmaker Can't Quit (Post, July 7, 2006)
 
Effort to Secure Texas Led to Fall Of Tom DeLay: But Ex-Lawmaker Calls Ruling 'Victory' (Post, June 29, 2006)
 
DeLay Pulls No Punches In Final Speech to House: Unrepentant, 'the Hammer' Urges GOP to Keep Up Fight (Post, June 9, 2006)
 
Ex-Aide to DeLay Often Traveled on Others' Tab: Study Details Travel By Staffers on Hill (Post, June 9, 2006)
 
Retirement Account of DeLay's Wife Traced: With Disclosure, Family's Known Benefits From Ties With Lobbyist Exceed $490,000 (Post, June 7, 2006)
 
GOP Sees Disturbing Reflection in The Mirror: Democrats Fell in '94 After Abuses of Power (Post, April 9, 2006)
 
DeLay Departing on Own Terms: First, Congressman Wanted To Defeat GOP Challengers (Post, April 5, 2006)
 
DeLay to Resign From Congress: Associates Say Reelection Fears, Not Criminal Probe, Led to Republican's Decision (Post, April 4, 2006)
 
Federal Probe Has Edged Closer to Texan: Two Ex-Aides Convicted, Another Also Named in Lobbying Investigation (Post, April 4, 2006)
 
A Force Behind the Power: Political Operator Tony Rudy Helped DeLay's Ascent (Post, April 1, 2006)
 
Former DeLay Aide Enriched By Nonprofit: Bulk of Group's Funds Tied to Abramoff (Post, March 26, 2006)
 
Lawyer for DeLay Urges Ruling Soon: Texas Lawmaker's Bid For Reelection Is at Issue (Post, March 23, 2006)
 
DeLay Wins Tex. GOP Primary: Former House Majority Leader Easily Beats Three Challengers (Post, March 8, 2006)
 
DeLay Will Face Voters' Verdict This Week: Indicted Republican Campaigns Quietly For Texas Primary (Post, March 5, 2006)
 
Texas Nonprofit Is Cleared After GOP-Prompted Audit: Group Says Probe Was 'Political Retaliation' by DeLay Allies (Post, February 27, 2006)
 
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)
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