Politics & Government

Gingrich Reprimanded for Ethics Violations

Newt Gingrich, the Speaker of the House, faced a significant reprimand for ethical misconduct. The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly, 395 to 28, to formally reprimand him, marking a historic moment as he became the first Speaker to receive such a disciplinary action. The violations included using tax-exempt contributions for personal benefit and misleading House ethics investigators. This reprimand was prompted by a lengthy investigation into his actions while in office and drew considerable media attention.

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