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Last week McCormack denied any implication of complicity. He also asserted that last month he told Voloshen not to come around any more. Still stunned by Sweig's maneuverings, McCormack said: "It could happen to anyone. You don't know who is using your name until you run across it."

Already tainted by his unfortunate connection, John McCormack may have to face further allegations in the weeks to come. He insists, at 77, that he will run for his 23rd House term next year and stand once more for the Speakership. His House seat is probably safe as long as he wants it. But even before the Voloshen scandal, younger Democrats were growing restless under McCormack's weak leadership. He could well be deposed in 1971. For now, however, the House is maintaining a respectful silence. Even the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct has no plans to intervene.