Former House leader DeLay loses nearly $20,000; Keeps driver

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Erstwhile House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) lost his roughly $20,000 leadership salary premium when he resigned his leadership post, the Wall Street Journal reveals in (paid-restricted) Friday editions.

The tough-talking Texan was forced to relinquish his position when he was indicted for conspiracy to violate campaign finance laws.

The Journal also reveals that DeLay is breaking with the other defedants in the case. DeLay wants a swift trial to "speed possible return to his post," whereas his former fund-raisers are "stalling the court date with pretrial motions and challenges."

Legal veterans tell the Journal a spring court date is likely.

The current salary for regular members of the House and Senate is $158,100 per year. According to About.com, the House Majority Leader is paid $175,600 . The Journal is likely rounding.

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