Rep. Jefferson Under Investigation

The House has ordered a speedy ethics probe into the dealings of Rep. William J. Jefferson (D-LA) that could oust him before he goes to trial on charges of federal corruption. What do you think?


“Can he still keep the money?”

Patty Blonsky • Systems Analyst

“But they can’t expel him now—according to his expense account, he’s still airlifting survivors out of New Orleans.”

Brian Skurnick • Punch Press Operator

“This is good. I was beginning to fear that the new Congress was setting an impossible standard of personal conduct as of late. I’m going to the store and stealing some grapes now.”

Bruce Sporn • Chiropodist