National Congressman Ney Steps Down Temporarily By Jean Cochran Published January 16, 2006 at 6:25 AM PST This story was published more than 18 years ago. Facebook WhatsApp Email A spokesman for Rep. Bob Ney (R-OH) says Ney will step aside temporarily as chairman of the House Administration Committee. Ney is a key figure in a Justice Department investigation of corruption. Copyright 2006 NPR