Gingrich Eludes Reporters After Wright Resigns
Washington Rep Newt Gingrich ducked reporters after Speaker Jim Wright announced his resignation. Gingrich aides said he chose not to comment and stayed on the House floor for nearly an hour. He sat with Minority Leader Robert Michel and later joined Republicans as Democrats applauded Wright. A pending ethics complaint against Gingrich remains before the ethics committee.
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Business Associate Defends Mrs Wright In Wright Ethics Case
Fort Worth Texas businessman George Mallick defends Betty Wright saying she is a capable businesswoman with strong influence at his real estate company. He claims her $18,000 salary was not a courtesy and calls allegations against her a cheap shot while confirming Wright will retire from Congress.
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Democrats Protest Leaks Over Gray FBI Probe
Democrats Jack Brooks and Don Edwards charge political manipulation of Justice Department leaks about an FBI preliminary inquiry into allegations involving House Democrat William Gray III and others. Attorney General Thornburgh ordered a full investigation into the leaks as Gray questioned timing tied to leadership changes.
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