I was just forwarded this by a liberal...is this true?
>Dear Jeanhee,
>
>Yesterday afternoon, House Republicans did something truly appalling.
>They
>knocked down an ethics rule that banned House members from holding
>leadership positions if they've been indicted on felony charges.
>
>Why did they strike it down? Because House Majority Leader Tom Delay
>(R-TX)
>might be indicted by a grand jury for felony violations involving
>fundraising scandals.
>
>A number of DeLay's associates have already been indicted by a Texas
>grand
>jury and he's expected to take the hit too in the near future. So his
>Republican congressional colleagues yanked the rule that THEY put in place
>back in 1993 when they said they were trying to clean up Congress.
>
>Please take a minute right now to contact your local newspaper, TV or
>radio
>station and ask them to shine their spotlights on House Republicans'
>disgraceful ethical flip-flop.
>
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>
>Some have already called the Republicans hypocritical. But, what they
>did
>is no mere act of hypocrisy. Nor is it just a "Beltway" issue that's only
>relevant in Washington. This is a national moral lapse that cuts to the
>heart of our government. It's an outrage, and we need to shine the media
>spotlight on the lawmakers who put partisan politics ahead of fighting
>corruption.
>
>http://action.ourfuture.org/ctt.asp?u=2626557&l=67897
>
>Tom DeLay has already been rebuked four times by the House Ethics
>Committee, and has a notorious reputation for his strong-arm tactics. And
>now this! It shows complete contempt for everyone who plays by the rules,
>pays the taxes that provide Tom DeLay's salary, and believes that values
>like decency and integrity are important.
>
>Please contact your local newspapers, TV and radio stations today and
>tell
>them that you expect them to speak out and editorialize against the
>Republicans' dirty move.
>
>http://action.ourfuture.org/ctt.asp?u=2626557&l=67897
>
>We, the people, are ultimately the caretakers of our democracy. When
>politicians fail to govern with dignity, we must marshal other powerful
>forces -- like the media -- to stand up, speak out and hold them
>accountable.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Adam Luna, Policy Director
>Campaign for America's Future