The House ethics committee agreed Tuesday to proceed with an investigation into allegations that House Majority Leader Tom DeLay engaged in extortion, bribery and abuse of power. The complaint was brought by Rep. Chris Bell, a Democrat from Texas.

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The House ethics committee agreed Tuesday to proceed with an investigation into allegations that House Majority Leader Tom DeLay engaged in extortion, bribery and abuse of power. The complaint was brought by Rep. Chris Bell, a Democrat from Texas.