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Ridge to Resign, Sources Say

Homeland Security Secretary Has Sent Word to President

- Tom Ridge is resigning as secretary of homeland security, ABC News has learned.

Ridge, the former governor of Pennsylvania, has sent his letter of resignation to President Bush, sources told ABC News.

Bush, who is traveling in Canada, was expected to make a formal announcement later in the day.

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Bush, who is traveling in Canada, was expected to make a formal announcement later in the day.

Interesting timing, don't you think? Why while President Bush is out of the country?