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US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

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NEW: State Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks says conviction is a "wake-up call" for the district. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry says he is resigning from Congress, effective March 31. A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

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US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska says he will resign from office, effective March 31.

4 years ago·Denver, United States

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GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Resigns Over Multiple Felonies, Just Like Mother Teresa

Nebraska Republican Jeff Fortenberry finally resigned yesterday after having been convicted of three felonies related to illegal campaign contributions earlier this week. He had been encouraged to resign by House leaders Nancy Pelosi and Kevin McCarthy, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts and probably a whole lot of other people. Fortenberry had been up for reelection, but given that he's meant to be sentenced in June and each of the charges could resul…

4 years ago·United States

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