House G.O.P. Voids Rule It Adopted Shielding Leader

[pinerow]

Looks like Delay pushed too hard....


http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/04/politics/04cong.html?th

[Democrat 4 Ever]

1. They do away with the proposed rule changes but did modify the decades old

rule that an ethics investigation will take place if the committee is evenly divided on the issue. The committee is comprised of 5 repugs and 5 dems, in the past if the issue was voted on and the committee ended with a tie then the investigation goes forth, they have now changed the rule to where it takes a majority for the investigation to go forth so essentially they have changed the rules for Delay - and the repug leaders have made sure that no one will break ranks and vote against one of their own - so Delay (or anyone else) can skate free.

Also, as we speak the Texas legislature is busily working to change the laws so it will be more difficult to indict Delay. It does pay to have corrupt friends in high places.

editted for typos -

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