Lawmaker Loses Party Post Over Remarks
From Times Wire Reports
Rep. James P. Moran (D-Va.) was forced out of his party leadership post after a furor over his remarks about the role of American Jews in a possible war with Iraq.
Moran stepped down from his position as regional whip at the insistence of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco). In a statement, Pelosi said she spoke to Moran and he agreed to give up his post. Moran’s office said the decision was mutual.
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