Clinton impeacher Henry Hyde, 83
Posted: Thursday, November 29th, 2007 11:23 amA former Republican Congressman who led the attempt to impeach former US President Bill Clinton has died in hospital in his home state of Illinois. …
Mr Hyde led Republican efforts to impeach Mr Clinton over his relationship with Monica Lewinsky from his position as chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives.
But he appeared reluctant to pursue the case as vigorously as some in his own party.
His own reputation was damaged when it emerged during the scandal that he had had an affair with a married woman in his early 40s. … Read full obituary
