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Indicted GOP Congressman Says the Feds Got Him on Tape—Twice

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Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is facing charges that he lied to the FBI over an illegal donation from a foreign billionaire. Now we know the feds got him on tape.

Roger Sollenberger
Roger Sollenberger 

Senior Political Reporter

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Roger Sollenberger

Roger Sollenberger

Senior Political Reporter

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