Three French officials involved in the decision resigned under pressure.

Any official who wishes to go into business must resign his government post, the order said.

The firms' top officials have resigned to take responsibility for the scandal.

He has refused to step down, but six other officials have resigned since the beginning of the year.

In recent days, top officials of the youth commission have resigned or been ousted.

Earlier this year, four other top officials either resigned or were discharged.

That aide and another top official abruptly resigned to return to private life.

Due to the law, several elected officials resigned, while others refused.

The official later paid back the money and resigned.

When American officials resign in protest it's usually a headline for a day and then forgotten.