Out Of Office But Still Cashing In

Rep. Jim Wright of Texas. Resigned in ‘89 after breaking House rules in a book-publishing deal and connections with a land developer.

Rep. Dan Rostenkowski of Illinois. Awaits trial on corruption charges for financial misuse of his office. Was defeated in ‘94 election after 36 years in Congress.

Rear Adm. John M. Poindexter. National-security adviser’s conviction on five felony charges in Iran-contra affair was reversed in ‘91.

Rep. Tony Coelho of California. The House whip was found to be making questionable junk-bond investments; resigned in ‘89.

Rep. Donald E. (Buz) Lukens of Ohio. Forced to resign in ‘90 due to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Lt. Col. Oliver L. North. National Security Council aide was found guilty in ‘89 of three Iran-contra-related felonies; charges dismissed in ‘91.