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From: geode00	4/27/2005 2:07:18 PM
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GOP Set to Scrap Ethics Rules Changes Wednesday April 27, 2005 6:31 PM AP Photo NY107 By LARRY MARGASAK Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - House Speaker Dennis Hastert, leading a Republican retreat, said Wednesday he stands ready to scrap controversial new ethics rules, possibly by day's end. ``I'm willing to step back,'' Hastert told reporters after a closed-door meeting with members of the GOP rank and file. Later, in a brief Capitol interview, he said he expected the full House to vote on reversing the rules. Asked whether that would take place later in the day, he replied, ``I hope so.'' Democrats charge that rules changes pushed through the House by Republicans earlier this year were designed to shelter Majority Leader Tom DeLay, and have stopped the ethics committee from conducting business in retaliation. The powerful Texan was admonished by the panel three times last year and faces scrutiny this year over overseas travel. He has denied any wrongdoing. It was not immediately clear whether Hastert's concessions would satisfy Democrats.... Guardian UK

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