[Updated below. The death-spiral nears the desert floor...]
It looks like things are about to get much, much worse for Rick Renzi (R-AZ-01). Roll Call is reporting that he has resigned his seats on the Natural Resources and Financial Services committees.
The guy who represents the Grand Canyon is on his way out the door when he resigns his seat on the Natural Resources Committee – and with it his seat on the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Just Sayin...
Leave your guesses as to his departure in comments.
UPDATE: Via Think Progress Via War & Piece:
Rep. Renzi may resign.
“Rep. Rick Renzi, R-Ariz., could soon step down in the wake of a federal investigation into his involvement in a federal land swap deal and FBI raids of an insurance agency owned by his wife. His resignation could come as early as Friday or soon after, according to sources familiar with the matter. Top Republicans, including U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, have been meeting to discuss what they will do if Renzi resigns and his rural congressional seat opens up.”
