Livingston, Bob
Washington's top Republican leaders, still reeling from Speaker-elect Rep. Bob Livingston's surprise resignation, have swiftly coalesced behind Rep. Dennis Hastert of Illinois as the new leader. The endorsement, which was unanimous among Majority Leader Dick Armey, Majority Whip Tom DeLay, and outgoing Speaker Newt Gingrich, underscores
Livingston, Bob
A bitterly divided House girded to begin debating the impeachment of President Clinton after Speaker-designate Livingston's admission of unfaithfulness to his wife sparked a firestorm of emotions and public statements of allegiance. In a stunning turn of events, Livingston confessed his adultery to a stunned caucus of his
Gingrich, Newt
As the US House of Representatives gears up to begin impeachment proceedings against President Clinton, Congressional Republicans are grappling with the aftermath of their recent election losses. Next week, the House Republican caucus will meet to select a new speaker, replacing the outgoing Newt Gingrich. The choice of leadership will
Gingrich, Newt
House Appropriations Committee Chairman Bob Livingston emerged as a strong contender for the speakership on Sunday, as his rivals dropped out of the running. Livingston expressed confidence in his bid, stating that he had over 100 votes and hoped to secure the remaining 12 needed within the next two days.
Gingrich, Newt
House Speaker Newt Gingrich surprised his colleagues Saturday by announcing that he will leave the speakership as well as the House, rather than become a distraction to his successor. This decision comes after Gingrich's own candidate for speaker, House Republican Whip Tom DeLay of Texas, threw his support
Gingrich, Newt
Congressional Republicans are reeling from their disastrous elections, and many are pointing fingers at Speaker Newt Gingrich and his leadership strategies. With Majority Whip Tom DeLay emerging as a potential candidate to replace Gingrich, talks of a leadership change are underway. Rep. Robert L. Livingston of Louisiana is considering a
