Congressman begins attempt to revive career

US congressman Gary Condit is emerging from a self-imposed media blackout following Chandra Levy’s disappearance, trying to revive his political career and clarify his relationship with the missing former Government intern.

He agreed to a 30-minute television interview that will air tonight. Condit was interviewed on Tuesday by People magazine, which plans to put the California Democrat and his wife, Carolyn, on the cover of its September 3 issue.