Congress Can't Prevent Michael Grimm From Taking Seat In House

Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.) may be about to plead guilty to a felony, but there's nothing Congress can do to stop him from taking his seat in the House early next month.

"The only time there would be a clash between his ability to serve and his conviction, if he gets one, would be if he has to leave and enter a federal facility," said Stan Brand, a former top lawyer for the House. "If he’s not sentenced to incarceration, that issue never comes up."

Grimm was hit with a...