Mr. Doolittle is not concerned about the media's irresponsible speculation affecting his leadership position.

This is nothing more than a San Francisco liberal pointing a partisan finger across the aisle in a lame attempt to score political points in the press.

As one of only three California representatives on the Appropriations Committee, Congressman Doolittle frequently supports well-deserving projects throughout the state.

To suggest the reason he signed a letter along with 35 other members of Congress opposing the establishment of a casino was because of anything other than his long-held anti-gaming position is both ludicrous and insulting.

Mr. DeLay has been brought to trial by a partisan district attorney who is abusing his office in order to score political points and raise funds for liberal Democrats.

This is a historic time in California, and members of Congress have as much right to participate in the political process as any other California resident.