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Fortenberry to resign from Congress after guilty verdicts in federal case

Headline from NWI Times, on the newest of 2 developments

"Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer serve you effectively," Rep. Jeff Fortenberry wrote in an email to constituents Saturday afternoon. "I will resign from

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  1. Jeff Fortenberry resigning after convictions and urging from GOP leaders

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  2. Newest

    Fortenberry to resign from Congress after guilty verdicts in federal case

    Headline from NWI Times ·

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Reports & sources

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    House leaders call for Jeff Fortenberry to resign over felony convictions (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said Fortenberry should resign after a federal court found him guilty of lying to the FBI.

  2. Insider

    Kevin McCarthy calls on embattled Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to leave Congress: 'When someone's convicted, it's time to resign' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Fortenberry was convicted of 3 felonies on Thursday for lying to the FBI about his knowledge of an illegal $30,000 donation from a foreign national.

  3. Newsweek

    Kevin McCarthy tells Jeff Fortenberry to resign after felony convictions (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Fortenberry, a Republican congressman from Nebraska, was convicted Thursday of lying to investigators about donations to his 2016 reelection campaign.

  4. Berkshire Eagle

    House leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign (opens Berkshire Eagle)

    Published

    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Friday faced growing pressure from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor to resign after a California jury found him guilty

  5. Washington Examiner

    House Republicans push Fortenberry to quit after federal corruption conviction (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing calls to resign from fellow Republicans after he was convicted on three felony counts of lying to the FBI about a 2016 foreign campaign contribution.

  6. PBS NewsHour

    U.S. House leaders call on Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry to resign after found guilty of lying to the FBI (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry is facing growing pressure to resign from congressional leaders and Nebraska's GOP governor after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire.

  7. Newsweek

    Jeff Fortenberry resigning after convictions and urging from GOP leaders (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The congressman was found guilty of lying to federal investigators about a $30,000 donation from a Nigerian billionaire.

  8. Sioux City Journal

    Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    Sioux City Journal's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announced his resignation Saturday, two days after being convicted of three felonies and one day after top leaders called for his resignation.

  9. La Crosse Tribune

    US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska announces resignation (opens La Crosse Tribune)

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    La Crosse Tribune's feed description

    OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — 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

  10. Politico

    Fortenberry resigns from Congress after felony convictions (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    The Nebraska Republican's decision caps a remarkable political fall and came after top House leaders prodded him to end his nine-term career in the lower chamber.

  11. NWI Times

    Fortenberry to resign from Congress after guilty verdicts in federal case (opens NWI Times)

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    NWI Times's feed description

    "Due to the difficulties of my current circumstances, I can no longer serve you effectively," Rep. Jeff Fortenberry wrote in an email to constituents Saturday afternoon. "I will resign from

  12. Omaha World-Herald

    Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announced his resignation Saturday, two days after being convicted on three felonies and one day after top leaders called for his resignation.

  13. The Hill

    Rep. Fortenberry to step down following conviction for lying to authorities: report (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-Neb.) said Saturday he will resign from office after he was found guilty Thursday of three felonies for lying to the FBI about an illegal contribution made to his 2016 campaign.

  14. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska resigns after his conviction (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

    Published

    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Friday faced growing pressure from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor to resign after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire.

  15. NBC4 Washington

    US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska Announces Resignation From Congress (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    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.

  16. CBS News

    Nebraska congressman Jeff Fortenberry announces resignation after being found guilty in illegal contribution case (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

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

  17. NBC News

    GOP Rep. Jeff Fortenberry says he will resign from Congress (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Nebraska Republican was convicted by a jury Thursday of lying to federal agents about illegal campaign contributions in 2016 from a Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire.

  18. Fox News

    Nebraska Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign from Congress after lying to FBI (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., announced Saturday that he will resign from Congress after he was convicted by a California jury for lying to authorities about an illegal campaign donation from a foreign national.

  19. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US Rep. Fortenberry resigns after lying about illegal campaign donation (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

    Published

    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry on Friday faced growing pressure from congressional leaders and Nebraska’s GOP governor to resign after a California jury found him guilty of lying to federal authorities about an illegal $30,000 campaign donation from a Nigerian billionaire.

  20. Fox26 Houston

    US Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to resign after lying to feds (opens Fox26 Houston)

    Published

    Fox26 Houston's feed description

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

  21. CNN

    Nebraska GOP congressman says he will resign following felony convictions (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    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.

  22. Wyoming Public Media

    Nebraska Rep. Fortenberry says he will resign following conviction for lying to FBI (opens Wyoming Public Media)

    Published

    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The Republican congressman is stepping down after he was found guilty this week on charges that he lied to federal authorities about an illegal campaign contribution from a foreign billionaire.

  23. Insider

    Nebraska GOP congressman resigns from Congress after he was convicted of lying to the FBI about campaign contribution from an African billionaire (opens Insider)

    Published

    Insider's feed description

    Jeff Fortenberry resigned after he was found guilty of three felonies for lying in a campaign contributions case. The GOP politician could go to prison.

  24. Breitbart News

    Rep. Jeff Fortenberry to Resign After Felony Convictions for Lying to FBI (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rep. Jeff Fortenberry announced his resignation from Congress after a federal jury convicted him on charges of lying to federal authorities.

  25. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Nebraska GOP congressman says he will resign following felony convictions | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    By Daniella Diaz, CNN Republican Rep. Jeff Fortenberry of Nebraska, who was convicted earlier this week in regard to an investigation looking into illegal

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