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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads Guilty
Dennis Hastert of Illinois was House Speaker — third in line for the Presidency — from 1999 until 2007, longer than any other Republican has held that office. Today, Hastert pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge that could mean six months in prison.
Dennis Hastert of Illinois was House Speaker — third in line for the Presidency — from 1999 until 2007, longer than any other Republican has held that office. Today, Hastert pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge that could mean six months in prison. But Jason Meisner, who reports for the Chicago Tribune, says many questions about the case have yet to be answered.