Saturday, January 07, 2006

DeLay to Quit Leadership Post - Forbes.com

Update 21: Officials: DeLay to Quit Leadership Post - Forbes.com: "DeLay to Quit Leadership Post
By DAVID ESPO , 01.07.2006, 12:27 PM

Embattled Rep. Tom DeLay decided Saturday to give up his post as House majority leader, clearing the way for new leadership elections among House Republicans eager to shed the taint of scandal, two officials said.

These officials said DeLay, R-Texas, was preparing a letter informing fellow House Republicans of his decision. These officials spoke on condition of anonymity, saying they did not want to pre-empt the formal announcement.

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