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Democrat Rep. David Wu Resigns over Sex Allegations

HeadlineJul 28, 2011

Democratic Rep. David Wu of Oregon has announced his resignation over allegations of a sexual encounter with the teenage daughter of a longtime friend and campaign donor. Wu maintains that the encounter was consensual. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has called for a formal ethics probe. Wu says he will officially step down after the debt impasse is resolved.

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