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July 28, 2011

Democrat Rep. David Wu Resigns Over Sex Allegations 
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Democratic Rep. David Wu of Oregon has announced his resignation over
allegations of a sexual encounter with the teenager 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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