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Title
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C-SPAN appearance notes regarding allegation against Jim Wright, April 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001482
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-04-19
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The notes discuss Representative Newt Gingrich and his allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright, as well as other topics. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.
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Title
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Letter from Jack Brooks to Ralph Yarborough, July 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001479
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-07-10
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks thanks former Senator Ralph Yarborough for supporting Brooks's attempts to defend Speaker of the House Jim Wright during the scandal that ultimately led to his resignation. He also discusses the new Speaker, Tom Foley.
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Title
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Letter from Ralph Yarborough to Jack Brooks, June 8, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001480
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Creator
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Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
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Contributor
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-06-08
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Former Senator Ralph Yarborough criticizes Speaker of the House Jim Wright for being defensive during calls for his impeachment. He thanks Jack Brooks for giving Wright advice during the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Wright's alleged misconduct.
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Title
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Notes regarding Jim Wrights' book sales, [1989]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001483
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012, Jones, Bill
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The notes discuss allegations of misconduct against Speaker of the House Jim Wright in relation to his book sales. The notes were either written by Jack Brooks or Bill Jones, Brooks's aide.
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Title
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Statement of Congressman Jack Brooks, April 17, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001485
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989-04-17
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks defends Speaker of the House Jim Wright and his wife Betty Wright against allegations made by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
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Title
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Talking Points on Jim Wright for Democratic Caucus, [1989]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001484
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Topic
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Democratic party (U.S.), Scandals
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Dates
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1989
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Short facts intended to aid the Democratic Caucus in defending Speaker of the House Jim Wright against allegations of ethics violations.
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Title
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Timeline of Betty Wright's involvement with George Mallick and Mallightco Inc., [1989]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001487
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Topic
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United States. Congress, Scandals
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Dates
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1989
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The highlighted timeline demonstrates that Betty Wright was not receiving a salary and various perks in order to avoid the Congressional limit on gifts.
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Title
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Various arguments in defense of Jim Wright and Betty Wright, [1989]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001486
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Scandals
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Dates
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1989
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Box
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2007-255/662
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Folder
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0.12
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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The document lists a variety of reasons why the allegations of ethics violations against Speaker of the House Jim Wright are not valid.