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"Revolving Door," 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
"Revolving Door," 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1991Legislative Analysis
'527' Political Action Committees (PACs), 2000 Legislative Chronology2000 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Abscam Prison Terms, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Abscam Scandal, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Abscam Scandal, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Articles of Impeachment Adopted by House Judiciary Committee Against President R. NixonJul. 27, 1974 - Jul. 30, 1974Primary Source
Associates' Improprieties Troubled Carter Administration, 1977-1980 Ethics OverviewLegislative Analysis
Barbara-Rose Collins, Announcement of Improper Use of Staff and Funds, 19971997Legislative Analysis
Burford/Superfund Controversy, 1983-1984 Legislative Chronology1983 - 1984Legislative Analysis
Campaign Finance Spending Regulations, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Campaign Finance, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Campaign Finance, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Casey, Hugel Controversies, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Clarence Thomas Nomination, 19901990Legislative Analysis
Clinton Impeachment: Articles of Impeachment Considered by the HouseLegislative Analysis
Clinton Impeachment1998 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Clinton Scandals: Campaign Financing Practices1996 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Clinton Scandals: Presidential Pardons2000 - 2001Legislative Analysis
Clinton Scandals: The Paula Jones Sexual Harassment Suit1994 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Clinton Scandals: The Whitewater Inquiry1994 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Coelho Resignation from the U.S. House, 19891989Legislative Analysis
Committee Transcript Alterations, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
Comparison of White House-Edited Transcripts and House Judiciary Committee Transcripts of Tape-Recorded Conversations Made by President R. NixonApr. 30, 1974 - Jul. 9, 1974Primary Source
Computer Safeguards, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Computer Tampering, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics Probes, 1993-19941993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics Probes, 1995-19961995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics Violations, 1984 Legislative Chronology1984Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Congressional Pages, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Congressional Pay, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989 - 1990Legislative Analysis
Congressional Record: H Res 250, New Ethics Legislation Prohibiting House Members' Acceptance of Gifts Passed by House and SenateNov. 16, 1995Primary Source
Congressional Reform Study, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Congressional Web Site Rules, 1995-19961995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Revisions, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Charges, 1969-19721969 - 1972Legislative Analysis
Ethics Code Rewrite, 1989-19901989Legislative Analysis
Ethics Codes, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
Ethics Law Weakened, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Ethics Office Funds, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Ethics Office Reauthorization, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Ethics Office Reauthorization, Fiscal Years 1989-19941988Legislative Analysis
Ethics Office Reauthorization, Fiscal Years 1999-20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 1989-19901990Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology2001 - 2002Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2003-2004 Legislative ChronologyLegislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2005-20062005 - 2006Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2007-20082007 - 2008Legislative Analysis
Ethics Reorganization, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Federal District Judgeships, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Federal Ethics Law, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
Federal Grand Jury Indictment of Rep. D. Rostenkowski (D-Ill.) on Seventeen Counts Alleging Embezzlement from Expense AccountsMay 31, 1994Primary Source
Federal Honoraria Ban, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Federal Honoraria Ban, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1991 - 1992Legislative Analysis
Final Report on the Impeachment of R. Nixon Submitted by House Judiciary CommitteeAug. 20, 1974Primary Source
Final Watergate Report: A Summary Report of the 28-Month Investigation of the Watergate ScandalOct. 16, 1975Primary Source
Financial Centralization, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1990Legislative Analysis
Financial Disclosure, 1976 Legislative Chronology1975Legislative Analysis
Focus on Ethics, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Gift Rules, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Gift Rules, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology1995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Gingrich Reprimand1996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Gorsuch Contempt/Superfund, 1981-1982 Legislative Chronology1981 - 1982Legislative Analysis
Government Ethics Office, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
Government Ethics, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Hatch Act Revisions, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Hatch Act Veto, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989 - 1990Legislative Analysis
Honoraria Ban, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
House Bank Scandal1991Legislative Analysis
House Bank, 1993-19941993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
House Code Changes, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
House Drug Investigation, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
House Ethics Overhaul, 1997-1998 Chronology1997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
House of Representatives Resolution 611, Articles of Impeachment against President B. Clinton, with Remarks by R.A. Gephardt, A. Gore, B. ClintonDec. 19, 1998Primary Source
House Page Board, 20072007 - 2007Legislative Analysis
House Post Office Scandal1991Legislative Analysis
House Post Office, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
House Resolution 794 Calling for Expulsion of Rep. M. Myers, Floor DebateOct. 2, 1980Primary Source
House Sex Scandal, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
House Speaker Jim Wright Ethics Investigation, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
House Standards of Official Conduct Committee Report on Rep. C. Diggs; Senate Select Ethics Committee Report on Sen. H. TalmadgeJul. 19, 1979Primary Source
House Standards of Official Conduct Committee Report, Resolution Censuring Rep. C. WilsonJun. 10, 1980Primary Source
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Reform, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Scandal, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989 - 1990Legislative Analysis
Hugh Scott Scandal, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Hunting Trips, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Independent Counsel Law, 1999-2000 Legislative Chronology1999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Independent Counsel, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Independent Counsels, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Independent Counsels, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology1995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Inspectors General, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Inspectors General, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Intelligence Abuses Investigation, 1975-1976 Legislative Chronology1975 - 1976Legislative Analysis
Iran-Contra Aftermath, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Iran-Contra Legacy, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Iran-Contra Probe, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Judge Alcee L. Hastings Impeachment, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Judge Harry E. Claiborne Impeachment, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Judicial Disqualification, 1973 Legislative Chronology1973Legislative Analysis
Judicial Disqualification, 1974 Legislative Chronology1974Legislative Analysis
Judicial Impeachments, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Judicial Nominating Process, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Korean Influence-Peddling Probe Public Hearings: Opening Remarks and Testimony of WitnessesOct. 19, 1977 - Oct. 21, 1977Primary Source
Letter from the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to Speaker N. Gingrich Citing Violations of House RulesDec. 6, 1995Primary Source
Lobbying Curbs, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Lobbying Disclosure, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Lobbying Disclosure, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology1995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Lobbying Restrictions, 1995-19961995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Lobbying Rules, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Lobbying Senators, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology2001 - 2002Legislative Analysis
Mary Rose Oakar Sentenced, 19981992 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Native American Trading Ban, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Native American Trading Ban, 1995-1996 Legislative Chronology1995 - 1996Legislative Analysis
New Congressional Codes of Ethics, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
News Leaks Investigation, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1991Legislative Analysis
Newt Gingrich Ethics Probe, 19991995 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Nixon Administration and the News Media, 1969-19721969 - 1972Legislative Analysis
No Sanctions for Rep. Rose, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Office of Congressional Ethics, 20082008 - 2008Legislative Analysis
Pentagon Papers Reveal Manipulation of Congress from 1964 to 19721964 - 1972Legislative Analysis
Phantom Voting, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Physicians' Outside Income: House Ethics Clarification, 19981998 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Professional Administrator for the U.S. House, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1992Legislative Analysis
Recommendations of the Senate Watergate CommitteeJul. 12, 1974Primary Source
Referral to Congress of Independent Counsel K.W. Starr Laying Out Grounds for Impeachment of President B. Clinton and Rebuttal of B. ClintonSep. 9, 1998Primary Source
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Case, 19691969Legislative Analysis
Rep. Austin J. Murphy Reprimanded, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bill Alexander, Investigation Dropped1991Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bill Boner Report Inconclusive, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bob Barr Fined, 19991994 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bobbi Fiedler Charges Dropped, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bud Shuster, Investigation Concluded, 20001997 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bud Shuster, Investigation Halted, 19981997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charles C. Diggs Jr. Censure, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charles H. Wilson Censure, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charlie Rose, Financial Disclosure Case Pending1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Cornelius E. Gallagher Guilty Plea, 19721972Legislative Analysis
Rep. Corrine Brown Questioned, 19981998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Corrine Brown, Investigation Closed, 20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Dan Burton, Investigation of Campaign Committee, 19981997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Dan Daniel Investigation, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Earl F. Hilliard, Complaint Dismissed, 19971997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Earl F. Hilliard, Investigation Closed, 20001997 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Fernand J. St Germain Absolved, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Floyd H. Flake, Criminal Charges Dismissed1991Legislative Analysis
Rep. Fred W. Richmond Resignation, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Rep. George Hansen Appeal Rejected, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Organized Crime Investigation, 19991999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. James Weaver Probe, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jay C. Kim Pleads Guilty, 19971993 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jim McDermott, Lawsuit Dismissed, 19981996 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jim McDermott, Lawsuit Reinstated, 19991997 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Rep. John Dowdy Conviction, 19711971Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jon C. Hinson Resignation, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Rep. Joseph M. McDade Indicted1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Mario Biaggi Resignation, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Martin B. McNeally, Sen. George Murphy, Sen. Thomas J. Dodd Ethics Cases, 1969-19721969 - 1972Legislative Analysis
Rep. Mary Rose Oakar's Payroll Questioned, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Nicholas Mavroules Indicted1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Richard H. Stallings: Misuse of Campaign Funds, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Robert Garcia Indictment, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tom DeLay, Allegations Dismissed, 19971996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tom DeLay, Ethics Investigation, 19991999Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tony Coelho Caught in Crossfire, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Report by Impeachment Inquiry Staff of the House Judiciary Committee Assessing Grounds for Impeachment of President R. NixonFeb. 21, 1974Primary Source
Report by J.M. Cole, Special Counsel, on Investigation into an Ethics Complaint Against Speaker of the House N. GingrichJan. 17, 1997Primary Source
Report by Staff of Joint Committee on Internal Revenue Taxation on President R. Nixon's Income Tax PaymentsApr. 3, 1974Primary Source
Report by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Standards of Official Conduct on Its Korean Influence InvestigationDec. 29, 1978Primary Source
Report of Senate Select Committee on Ethics on Investigation of Sen. H. Williams Jr. (D-N.J.)Sep. 3, 1981Primary Source
Report of the Speaker's Commission on Pages, and Interim Report of the Special Counsel to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, on Sexual Abuse of Capitol Hill PagesAug. 16, 1982Primary Source
Report of the Special Counsel to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct into Allegations of Improper or Illegal Sexual Conduct by Members of the House of RepresentativesApr. 14, 1983Primary Source
Report of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate Select Iran-contra Investigating Committees, and Republican Party Minority RebuttalNov. 17, 1987Primary Source
Resolution by Senate Ethics Committee Formally Rebuking M. Hatfield (R-Ore.) for Accepting and Failing to Report GiftsAug. 12, 1992Primary Source
Resolution of Expulsion of Senator B. Packwood from the Senate by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and Resignation Speech of Senator PackwoodSep. 6, 1995Primary Source
Restaurant Bills Incurred by Members of Congress1991Legislative Analysis
Richard Allen Resignation, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Robert L. F. Sikes Misconduct, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Scandal in Speaker McCormack's Office, 19691969Legislative Analysis
Scandals of the First Clinton Term, 1993-19961993 - 1996Legislative Analysis
Sen. Alfonse M. D'Amato Rebuked1991Legislative Analysis
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Complaint Dismissed, 19991998 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Sen. Birch Bayh Franking Violation, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Sen. Bob Packwood Investigated1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Brock Adams, Ethics Complaint Dismissed1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Charles S. Robb Not Indicted1993Legislative Analysis
Sen. Daniel B. Brewster Conviction, 19721972Legislative Analysis
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Ethics Complaint Shelved1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Harrison A. Williams Resignation, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Sen. Harrison A. Williams' Campaign Funds, 1984 Legislative Chronology1984Legislative Analysis
Sen. Herman E. Talmadge Denounced, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Sen. John McCain, Alleged Misuse of Franking Privilege, 19991999Legislative Analysis
Sen. Mark O. Hatfield Rebuked1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Max Baucus, Complaint of Employment Discrimination, 20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Sen. Mike Gravel Immunity Case, 19711971Legislative Analysis
Sen. Robert Morgan Exonerated, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Senate Code Changes, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Committee's Conclusions on the Five Senators Who Received Campaign Contributions from C. Keating Jr.Feb. 27, 1991Primary Source
Senate Ethics Investigation of Sen. Dave Durenberger, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Investigation of Sen. Mark Hatfield, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Process Streamlined, 19991999 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Senate Legal Funds, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Report Criticizing Director of Central Intelligence W. Casey for Providing the Committee with Inadequate Information on his Business ActivitiesDec. 1, 1981Primary Source
Service Clubs Scandal, 1969 Legislative Chronology1969Legislative Analysis
South Africa Influence Probe, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
South Korean Probes, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
South Korean Probes, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Special Prosecutor Law, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Special Prosecutor Law, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Special Report: Iran-Contra Affair, 1985-1988 Overview1985 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Special Report: The Keating Five1989 - 1991Legislative Analysis
Special Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Report on Billy Carter's Dealings with Libyan Government, Carter Administration's Handling of the MatterOct. 2, 1980Primary Source
Spiro T. Agnew Resignation, 1973 Political Overview1973Legislative Analysis
Spring 1973 Watergate Developments: Top Aides Resign1973Legislative Analysis
Statement by Former Attorney General R. Kleindienst Following His Guilty Plea for Misleading CongressMay 16, 1974Primary Source
Statement by Rep. W. Hayes Concerning his Relationship with Elizabeth RayMay 25, 1976Primary Source
Statement by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Regarding Alleged Rules Violation by Speaker of the House N. GingrichDec. 21, 1996Primary Source
Statement of the Ethics Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives Listing Alleged Violations of House Rules by Speaker of the House J. Wright and Farewell Speech by J. Wright of May 31, 1989Apr. 13, 1989Primary Source
Statements by Chairman S. Irvin Jr. and Vice Chairman H. Baker Jr. at Opening of Senate Watergate HearingsMay 17, 1973Primary Source
Statements by the House Judiciary Committee on Impeachment of President B. Clinton and Impeachment Report and Minority DissentOct. 5, 1998Primary Source
Testimony of Former Secretary of the Interior J.G. Watt on Influence Peddling Before the U.S. House of Representatives Government Operations Subcommittee on Employment and HousingJun. 9, 1989Primary Source
Traffic Tickets Received by Members of Congress1991Legislative Analysis
U.S. District Court Judge J. Sirica's Decision to Turn Over a Sealed Grand Jury Report and Evidence to House Judiciary Committee for Use in Impeachment ProbeMar. 18, 1974Primary Source
U.S. District Judge Collins Impeachment, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Watergate and Impeachment, 1974 Chronology1974Legislative Analysis
Watergate Break-in Clouded Nixon Administration Aura1972Legislative Analysis
Watergate Crisis, 1972-1976 Political Chronology1972Legislative Analysis
Watergate Reform, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Watergate, 1973 Chronology1973Legislative Analysis
Watergate: A Constitutional Crisis, 1972-1974 Political Overview1974Legislative Analysis
Watergate: The Cast of Characters, 1974 Watergate Background1974Legislative Analysis
Wayne L. Hays Scandal, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Wes Cooley Found Guilty, 19971996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Whistleblower Rewards, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
Whistleblowers Protection, 1989-1990 Legislative Chronology1989Legislative Analysis
White House Travel Office, 1993-1994 Legislative Chronology1993 - 1994Legislative Analysis
Wilbur Mills' Tribulations, 19741974Legislative Analysis
Wright Resignation as House Speaker, 19891989Legislative Analysis