dennis hastert

Hastert Steps Down, but Not Out

Nov 23, 2006
The man who held the post of speaker longer than any Republican in history is now but one of a multitude, serving out his last days in the Congress he helped to lose. Denny Hastert's refusal to retire makes him a historical oddity, since House speakers typically end their reigns by either resigning or dying.

Hastert Testifies Before a Committee of His Own Design

Oct 25, 2006
Dennis Hastert testified for roughly two hours and 40 minutes today before a closed session of the House Ethics Committee. The objectivity of the committee's investigation into the Foley affair has been in doubt, especially in light of the fact that last year Hastert removed its then-chairman, Joel Hefley, for admonishing Tom DeLay.
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