Wednesday, May 24, 2006 …. Pelosi to Jefferson: Resign from Ways and Means Committee Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi today released the following letter she sent to Congressman William Jefferson this morning: May 24, 2006 Congressman William J. Jefferson 2113 Rayburn House Office Building U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Congressman Jefferson: In the interest of upholding the high ethical standard of the House Democratic Caucus, I am writing to request your immediate resignation from the Ways and Means Committee. Sincerely, Nancy Pelosi Democratic Leader