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

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.