article_snippet: House Speaker William J. Howell stripped Morrissey of House Speaker William J. Howell committee assignments, and legislative leaders from both parties are debating whether to censure or expel Morrissey. '
article_snippet: This is a truly painful and embarrassing chapter for the oldest continuously operating legislative body in the New World,' House Speaker William J. Howell said after learning of perjury and forgery charges. '
article_snippet: House will evaluate these new indictments as House pertains to disciplinary action.'