DebateGate
General Category => 3DHS => Topic started by: Amianthus on April 19, 2007, 05:47:01 PM
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Yet another example of a Republican stepping down when they are implicated. As opposed to Democrats who stay in office and fight for more power and perks while being investigated.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
WASHINGTON (CNN) --Rep. John Doolittle, R-California, will step down temporarily from his post on the House Appropriations Committee, two Republican congressional aides said Thursday.
Doolittle's attorney, David Barger, confirmed Wednesday night that Doolittle's Oakton, Va., home was searched last week for records pertaining to
his wife's business.
Her company, Sierra Dominion Financial Solutions, is a consulting firm with Julie Doolittle as the sole employee. Through the company, she has worked for disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff, a lobbying firm and as a fund-raiser for the congressman, according to media reports.
One GOP aide said "Doolittle's colleagues, including those in leadership, were not aware of the FBI search until yesterday."
Article (http://www.cnn.com/POLITICS/blogs/politicalticker/2007/04/california-congressman-resigning.html)