by John Anderson,American Lawyer, April 1998.
Should the independent counsel statute be re-authorized in 1999? This article explores the arguments of critics and supporters.

by Alison Frankel, American Lawyer, March 1998.
Although some of the criticisms of Kenneth Starr's investigation are valid, says the author, many of the problems arise from the nature of the law establishing the office.

Excerpts from Reno's Congressional testimony in which she vigorously advocated the re-enactment of the law in order to maintain public confidence in all branches of government.

Excerpts from the U.S. Supreme Court 1987 decision which re-affirmed the constitutionality of the Independent Counsel law. Plus, excerpts from Justice Antonin Scalia's passionate dissent.

This is the full text of the independent counsel statute as it stood after it was reauthorized by Congress in 1994.

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