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.

Published 11 months ago · Omaha, United States

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The Guardian

US congressman Jeff Fortenberry resigns after conviction for lying to FBI | US politics | The Guardian

Nebraska Republican Jeff Fortenberry stepped down after concerted pressure from both Washington and his own state

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

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, after a California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national

11 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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USA Today

US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

A California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

11 months ago·United States

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US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska on Saturday resigned from office after a California jury convicted him of lying to federal authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

11 months ago·United States

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US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation

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CNN

Nebraska GOP congressman says he will resign following felony convictions | CNN Politics

Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, who was convicted earlier this week in regard to an investigation looking into illegal campaign contributions, will resign from Congress, he announced in a letter to supporters on Saturday.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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