Pelosi to Jefferson: Resign from Ways and Means Committee

Washington, D.C.– House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following letter she sent to Congressman William Jefferson this morning:

May 24, 2006

Congressman William J. Jefferson
2113 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Congressman Jefferson:
In the interest of upholding the high ethical standard of the House Democratic Caucus, I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Ways and Means Committee.
Sincerely,

Nancy Pelosi
Democratic Leader