Political parties
Corruption allegations have been dogging British lawmakers in recent times, prompting Prime Minister John Major to order a special inquiry. The Nolan Committee on Standards in Public Life was set up to investigate the claims, which include lawmakers accepting payoffs and trips in exchange for political favors. The inquiry'
Legislators
Senator Bob Dole faces a challenging task as he inherits the role of Senate majority leader, with Senator Jesse Helms's behavior becoming increasingly out of control. Mr. Helms, the chair apparent of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has made a series of outrageous remarks, including challenging President Clinton&
Prime ministers
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's nomination for Prime Minister, Smarck Michel, has been approved by both the lower and upper houses of Parliament, marking a significant step towards the formation of a new government in Haiti. This move follows three years of military rule, and Michel's appointment is
Prime ministers
In southern Europe, corruption scandals have been on the rise, with many leaders facing investigation and prosecution. Unlike in other regions, however, the investigation of parliamentarians and ministers has typically been led by those outside the legislature and government. Greece is the sole exception, where politicians have taken a leading
Legislators
British Prime Minister Mr. Major yesterday announced the creation of a special anti-corruption committee to investigate and address allegations of wrongdoing within the government. The committee, which will include members of the Opposition Labor Party and Liberal Democrats, is set to issue its first report within six months. This move
Legislators
The discovery of a scandal involving members of the British government accepting payments for asking questions in Parliament has sent shockwaves through Westminster. The allegations, which center around Neil Hamilton and Tim Smith, have led to a series of resignations and a devastating blow to the Conservative government. John Major,
Legislators
Tens of thousands of pounds were paid to two high-flying Conservative MPs, Neil Hamilton and Tim Smith, for asking parliamentary questions on behalf of Harrods during the height of the Lonrho and House of Fraser controversy. Ian Greer Associates, a Westminster lobbying company, was hired by Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed
Legislators
A shocking scandal has hit the British government, with Junior Minister Tim Smith resigning amid allegations that he and fellow Conservative MP Neil Hamilton accepted large payments to raise parliamentary questions on behalf of businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. The accusations, first reported by The Guardian, have sparked a growing perception that
Prime ministers
The Clinton administration is making arrangements to fly a group of legitimate Haitian legislators back to Port-au-Prince to debate amnesty for de-facto leaders who forced them to flee. The move comes at the order of exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who signed a decree calling for a special session of the
Legislators
Liberal cabinet ministers are facing criticism after Defence Minister David Collenette suggested that some of them are using private planes instead of the Challenger jets that have been at the center of controversy. The accusation comes from Reform Party MPs, who are accusing the Liberals of trying to do an
Nixon, Richard M.
As the country mourns the loss of former President Richard Nixon, who passed away on April 25, members of Congress came together to pay tribute to his achievements and legacy, setting aside their differences to honor a man who 'believed in America.' Despite the controversy surrounding his Watergate
Legislators
The European Parliament has been promised a greater role in shaping political union in a bid to gain its approval for the admission of Austria, Finland, Norway, and Sweden to the European Union. The proposal by the Greek EU presidency aims to involve the European Parliament and the Commission in
