Overview of the independent counsel provisions of the Ethics in Government Act

This report provides an overview of the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act concerning the appointment of an independent counsel (formerly "special prosecutor"), the duties and authority of the independent counsel, and the congressional oversight of the independent counsel.,Jack Maskell, Legislative Attorney, American Law Division,CRS 86-1015 A,"December 3, 1986.",SuDoc# LC 14. 18/3