House votes to praise Capitol Police over McKinney scuffle
House Republicans press a resolution praising Capitol Police for professionalism after the confrontation with Rep. Cynthia McKinney. Democrats, including Nancy Pelosi, say McKinney’s charge of racial profiling is not defended and urge adherence to police orders. A federal probe on assault charges against McKinney proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
McKinney
Washington, D.C
Cynthia McKinney
Capitol
Nancy Pelosi
California
Steny Hoyer
Maryland
Patrick McHenry
R-N.c
McHenry
DeLay Leaves Troubling GOP Legacy as He Resigns
Tom DeLay, once a powerful House leader, resigns amid ethics probes and a tarnished Republican brand. The move follows a cycle of corruption cases tied to Abramoff and aides, while Bush era woes and Iraq war unpopularity weigh on GOP prospects. Connections to 1994 Contract With America and DeLay's iron-fisted leadership are cited by analysts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Tom DeLay
Congress
Newt Gingrich
GOP
Bush
Iraq
Frank Luntz
Luntz
Gingrich
America
DeLay
Houston
House
Texas
Jack Abramoff
Justice Department
MSNBC
Congressional
Ross Baker
Rutgers University
House Repub
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baker
Rose Hill
Sheffield Bar & Clubroom
Rosehillestate.com
Reservatio
Frances Shields
Eulalie Salley & Co
Aikentelo.com
Francesshields
Bellsouth
Biase
Aiken Siding Company
DBA - Aiken Canvas Products
Ent
Aiken NeuroMuscular Associates
Carolina Sports Massage Clinic
Pine Log Road
Suite
Aiken
Aiken Canvas
Drea
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aikenregional.com