GOP reverses stance on ethics rules

Tuesday, January 4, 2005

WASHINGTON -- House Republicans suddenly reversed course Monday, deciding to retain a tough standard for lawmaker discipline and reinstating a rule that would force Majority Leader Tom DeLay to step aside if indicted by a Texas grand jury.

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