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Hastert Denies Abuse of Office



New details are unfolding about former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert possibly misusing his government-run office for personal gain. 

A "Chicago Tribune" investigation reveals Hastert held several business meetings at his office and, according to the newspaper, Hastert's secretary sent out emails coordinating the business related meetings and travel.  As a former U.S. Speaker of the House, the Illinois Republican was allowed to maintain his government office for up to five years but wasn't supposed to use the office to make money. 

Hastert denies the report, claiming he never did any personal business out of the government office.

(posted 1:57 p.m. 11/14/2012 by Alex Degman)

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