Rep. Dennis Hastert To Retire

Mark Foley's best friend, former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, will retire after the end of this term according to Republican insiders.

Hastert became a controversial figure due to allegations that he had covered up Mark Foley's inappropriate behavior with congressional pages. Heck, it got so bad that even the Washington Times wanted him out.

Expect an official announcement this Friday.

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