Word: resignations
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Kielys, vocal opponents of randomization and defenders of House character, will resign in June, leaving the first fully randomized Adams House...
When Newt Gingrich decided to resign from Congress after the recent elections, he turned on his own confederates [ELECTION REPORT, Nov. 16]. Not only did he chicken out on his colleagues in Congress, he forgot that his primary mission there was to represent the interests of his congressional district back home; by resigning only days after 71% of those citizens voted that he continue to represent them, he betrayed them just when they needed him most. Then to top if off, he blames his woes on the "hateful cannibals" in his own party! This is like shaving yourself...
President Clinton should be as honorable as Gingrich and resign. It is amazing how many people continue to support this disgraceful President. DARREL W. STONEBRAKER Gahanna, Ohio...
...just don't get it. Why would a tough-skinned career politician like Gingrich resign from a pushy job in the House of Representatives? There is something very smelly about this development. EDWIN N. DOUGLASS Albuquerque...
...Clinton to protect their own political careers provided the Republicans with invaluable free negative advertising. Throughout the campaign the revelations regarding Clinton's private life grew more embarrassing by the day. For the Republicans to lose in the election, given Clinton's troubles, was reason enough for Newt to resign. Clinton and the Democrats have been judged on the President's political performance. That's why Newt is out and why Bill will survive! GERARD CORRIGAN Limerick, Ireland...