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1991-1992

Justice Departments investigates the "House banking scandal"

In late 1991 the General Accounting Office reports that the so-called "House Bank" advances money to cover overdrafts by House members and the Justice Department appoints a special counsel to investigate. Gephardt offers a resolution that closes the "bank." The GOP will use this scandal, also known as Rubbergate to bolster their call for reform as part of the 1994 Republican revolution.

Image Sources:

  • RAG0931TP (Press Release) Gephardt Congressional Papers Box 1037 f.10
  • RAG0932TP (Press Release) Gephardt Congressional Papers Box 1037 f.10