From Congress to Convicted

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From Congress to Convicted

By Thomas McKinless

Posted April 27, 2016 at 9:35pm

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With former Speaker Dennis Hastert sentenced to 15 monthsin federal prison, Roll Call looks back on 10 other former membersof Congress who have been convicted of criminal charges.

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