- In his first public remarks since his reprimand and fine by the House Ethics Committee, Speaker Newt Gingrich lashed out at the media and the Democrats for following a "double-standard" when dealing with conservatives who make ethical mistakes. NPR's Kathy Lohr reports Gingrich's unrepentent remarks received applause from the audience in his Georgia district, but the speaker still faces the question of how he will pay his $300,000 fine and possibly more questions from the IRS over possible tax violations.
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