Johanns, a Republican, is expected to run for the U.S. Senate from Nebraska.
The resignation follows Republican Senator Chuck Hagel's announcement last week that he is retiring from the U.S. Senate. Hagel, who has been a vocal critic of the Iraq war, has served as a senator from Nebraska since 1996.
Johanns is the latest Bush administration official to leave his post. Other recent departures include former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Mr. Bush's longtime political adviser, Karl Rove. - VOA News
Posted September 20th, 2007 by Dinka