Houston Chronicle

01/09/06

Texas' highest criminal court today rejected U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay's request to throw out criminal indictments against him or order an immediate trial on a charge of money laundering. DeLay, R-Sugar Land, had filed the request as part of an effort to get an immediate resolution to his case so he could regain his position as U.S. House majority leader. But DeLay on Saturday removed himself from contention for the spot, prompting a new House Republican caucus leadership election...

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Informant: Thomas L. Knapp