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Boehner presses Renzi to resign |
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By Jackie Kucinich
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Posted: 02/22/08 03:32 PM [ET] |
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House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) is urging indicted Rep. Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) to resign. “I have made it clear that I will hold our members to the highest standards of ethical conduct,” Boehner said in a statement Friday. “The charges contained in this indictment are completely unacceptable for a member of Congress, and I strongly urge Rep. Renzi to seriously consider whether he can continue to effectively represent his constituents under these circumstances. I expect to meet with Rep. Renzi at the earliest possible opportunity to discuss this situation and the best option for his constituents, our Conference, and the American people.” Renzi, who is not seeking reelection, was indicted Friday on 35 counts of extortion, money laundering, wire fraud and other charges. |
