Disgraced Sen. Craig reconsiders resignation

Wednesday, September 5, 2007  

Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho), who resigned in disgrace after pleading guilty to a "lewd conduct" incident in a men's bathroom, said he might not leave the Senate at the end of the month if he can clear his name.

Last Saturday, Craig said he would leave on September 30. But aides said he would reconsider if he can mount a legal challenge to his guilty plea for the incident at the Minneapolis airport.

Craig fought salmon preservation efforts in the Pacific Northwest that benefit tribes. He defended a Bush administration judicial nominee who was unanimously opposed by tribes.

He was the top Republican on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, the Interior Appropriations subcommittee, which handles funding for major Indian programs, and a key Environment and Public Works subcommittee. He also had a prominent spot on the Energy and Natural Resources, which deals with some major Indian and Interior Department issues.

Get the Story:
Craig Considers Remaining In Senate During Legal Battle (The Washington Post 9/5)
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Craig Said to Consider Not Resigning (The New York Times 9/5)
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Sen. Craig is reconsidering his decision to resign (The Hill 9/4)

Relevant Links:
Sen. Larry Craig - http://craig.senate.gov

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