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Speaker of the House John Boehner will resign his seat in Congress at the end of October, The New York Times reports, citing aides. Republican congressman said that Boehner announced his decision in conference this morning. Rep. John Mica said Boehner "just does not want to become the issue. Some people have tried to make him the issue both in Congress and outside." Boehner will speak to the public this morning.
Boehner has been working to avoid a government shutdown that Republicans are threatening unless President Obama allows them to de-fund Planned Parenthood. Republicans have talked about ousting their leader, which seems to have played a role in his decision.
"The Speaker believes putting members through prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution," his office said in a statement Friday morning.
Speaker of the House John Boehner will resign his seat in Congress at the end of October, The New York Times reports, citing aides. Republican congressman said that Boehner announced his decision in conference this morning. Rep. John Mica said Boehner "just does not want to become the issue. Some people have tried to make him the issue both in Congress and outside." Boehner will speak to the public this morning.
Boehner has been working to avoid a government shutdown that Republicans are threatening unless President Obama allows them to de-fund Planned Parenthood. Republicans have talked about ousting their leader, which seems to have played a role in his decision.
"The Speaker believes putting members through prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable damage to the institution," his office said in a statement Friday morning.
