This is CREW’s third annual report on congressional corruption. Over the past few years, corruption has become a significant political issue. In the 2006 mid-term elections, exit polls showed that 42% of voters called corruption an extremely important issue in their choices at the polls, ahead of terrorism, the economy and the war in Iraq. Nevertheless, despite the 2006 election and increased media and public awareness of ethics issues, many members of Congress continue to act as if federal laws and House and Senate rules do not apply to them.

In our new report, CREW holds public officials accountable for their actions. Beyond DeLay documents the unethical activities of twenty-four Members of Congress: 18 House Members and six Senators. Corruption demands accountability and action. Please join us in demanding that lawmakers keep their promise to uphold the law.