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    Senator Trent Lott Resigns

    The number-two Republican in the Senate announced his early resignation today. Minority Leader Trent Lott will leave before the end of the year. Is it all about becoming a lobbyist?  Is this about getting out while the getting is good, before a bad election year for the GOP, or is it about Lott's personal career aspirations?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Marc Cooper • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The number-two Republican in the Senate announced his early resignation today. Minority Leader Trent Lott will leave before the end of the year. Is it all about becoming a lobbyist? Is this about getting out while the getting is good, before a bad election year for the GOP, or is it about Lott's personal career aspirations? Martin Kady, congressional correspondent for Politico.com.

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    2 of 3
    The Battle for Iowa: The Hawkeye State at Ground Zero for '08
    1. 0:00Mideast Leaders Meet at White House before Peace Conference
    2. 0:00Senator Trent Lott ResignsYou’re reading this
    3. 0:00Reading the Tea Leaves in Iowa
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