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December 09, 2002

Augusta Officially Radioactive


Anticipating what could have been a pretty rough speed bump during his confirmation hearings, Treasury Secretary-designate John Snow has resigned his membership at Augusta National Golf Club:

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer told reporters Monday morning before Bush's announcement that such a membership would not be a "disqualification" for a nominee.

Three hours later, Fleischer announced Snow is leaving the club. But, he added: "The president does not judge that to be a disqualifying factor."
White House spokesman Claire Buchan said Snow "is in the process of resigning.

It's all part of the process of filling out papers and making courtesy calls."
Augusta National spokesman Glenn Greenspan said the club would have no comment.

"Mr. Snow has done exactly what he should do. No one in the public eye ... should be willing to be identified with sex discrimination," said Martha Burk, head of the National Council of Women's Organizations, which has been leading the fight against Augusta National. "I think he's done exactly the right thing."

She added that Bush should consider potential nominees' club memberships as a factor.

Amazing.



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