October 1st, 2006 - Rep. Mark Foley and Systemic Congressional Failure

Florida’s Republican Congressman, Mark Foley’s scandal is a clear example of deeply entrenched systemic congressional failure.   Mark Foley was able to practice his perversion because the congressional system is designed to protect those with power.  Congressmen with the institutional power are those with the seniority.  Mark Foley had fourteen years of seniority and was co-chairmen […]