More news about Rep. Thomas Wrights resignation from top jobs

More details on the news of Representative Wright's resignation from top committee posts...

Charlotte Observer
March 13, 2007
Margaret Lillard, Associated Press Writer

Former Black ally resigns chairmanships as probe continues

Raleigh, NC - A one-time ally of former House Speaker Jim Black resigned his House committee chairmanships Monday, citing an ongoing investigation into his campaign finances.

Rep. Thomas Wright, D-New Hanover, sent an e-mail to current House Speaker Joe Hackney and the chamber's Democratic members announcing his decision.

"In order not to cast disfavor upon the Democratic Party, and more importantly, this House of Representatives, I hereby wish to step aside immediately as chairman of the Health Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Capital," Wright wrote, according to a copy of the e-mail provided to The Associated Press. Read entire story...