
Nebraska GOP congressman says he will resign following felony convictions
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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.
The resignation will be effective on March 31, per a letter Fortenberry attached to his email to supporters.
Fortenberry's resignation will create a vacancy in Nebraska's 1st Congressional District, and Gov. Pete Ricketts, a Republican, will call a special election.

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