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Ex-Ohio congressman Traficant, now out of prison, says he's leaving Dems to become independent
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| Last Edited | RP Feb 22, 2010 04:32pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - Los Angeles Times |
| News Date | Saturday, February 20, 2010 04:35:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | A former Ohio congressman who served seven years in prison for corruption says he's leaving the Democratic Party and considering a run for office as an independent.
Traficant was elected to nine terms as a Democrat from Youngstown before serving time for racketeering, bribery, obstruction of justice and tax evasion. He was released in September. |
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