Question

The controversy in which members of President Reagan’s administration

illegally sold arms in violation of a congressional embargo has become
known as
(A) the Iran-Contra Aff air
(B) the S&L crisis
(C) Whitewater
(D) the HUD scandal
(E) the Inslaw Aff air

Answer 1

The controversy in which members of President Reagan’s administration
illegally sold arms in violation of a congressional embargo has become known as the "(A) the Iran-Contra Affair," since it was the Administration's hope that by doing so they would secure the release of several US hostages being held in Iran.