Topic: U.S. Rep. William Jefferson

Did I make mistakes in judgment along the way that I now deeply regret? Yes

Ex-Rep. Jefferson set for trial Jun 08, 2009

The speech or debate clause is a unique constitutional provision that creates an absolute privilege for legislative activities within its scope

U.S. Supreme Court gets Jefferson appeal Feb 19, 2009

I have supported every ethics and lobbying reform measure that you and our Democratic majority have authored and I make this request for leave to support the letter and the spirit of your leadership in this area

Rep. Jefferson leaves committee post Jun 05, 2007

None of the matters reported to be under scrutiny involve issues under jurisdiction of the Ways and Means committee

Jefferson refuses to quit House committee May 24, 2006