Now we have another statement from the speaker spokesman, simply saying this matter has been referred to the Standards Committee and we fully expect the bipartisan panel will do what it needs to investigate. Behind the scenes, some of the leadership aides here are trying to make the case that perhaps Kirk Fordham is upset about the fact that he's no longer here. He was let go today. He -- Kirk Fordham made clear that he was leaving on his own, unclear exactly what happened behind the scenes that led to his departure today.
BLITZER: And what are you hearing up on the Hill, Dana, about Hastert's future?
BASH: You know if you had asked me that a couple of hours ago, several hours ago, I would have said that the speaker's office was feeling pretty good about the counteroffensive that they have been waging to try to essentially keep his job despite the fact that a top conservative newspaper yesterday and other conservatives have said that he should have resigned. But the atmosphere has changed dramatically tonight, although you know as I said, the speaker's office is pushing back against these allegations. We certainly haven't heard the end of it and I talked to one Republican, senior Republican strategist earlier today who said he would be surprised if the speaker still is in his job at the week's end.
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The birthday info. is further back in the thread. He is 21 today. That has been established.
He turned 18 on Feb 23, 2003.