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N.Y. Republicans may seek to impeach Gov. Spitzer


    ALBANY, New York (Reuters) - New York Republicans will seek to impeach Gov. Eliot Spitzer if he does not resign within 48 hours after a report linking him to a prostitution ring, a spokesman for a leading assemblyman in the minority said on Tuesday.

    "The governor has 48 hours to resign or articles ofimpeachment would be introduced," Josh Fitzpatrick, spokesmanfor Assembly Republican Minority Leader James Tedisco, toldReuters.

    A New York Times report said the man who made his namefighting corruption hired a $1,000-an-hour (499 pounds)prostitute and was caught on a federal wiretap at least sixtimes on February 12 and 13 arranging to meet with her at aWashington hotel. Spitzer has neither confirmed nor denied thereport.

    (Reporting by Joan Gralla)