Cunningham among honored lawmakers

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Cunningham among honored lawmakers

Choice to resign swayed Capitol historical group

By Joe Cantlupe
COPLEY NEWS SERVICE

July 14, 2006

WASHINGTON – Four months after being sent to prison, former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham is being honored for serving time – in Congress.

Cunningham, who admitted to accepting more than $2.4 million in bribes, will be among 37 departing members of Congress honored for “hard work, service, time and sacrifices” by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society in a reception next week.

The historical group debated whether Cunningham deserved to be among those feted but decided to honor the former San Diego County Republican because he resigned from Congress rather than being forced out by his colleagues.

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Among those honored with Cunningham will be former Rep. Tom Delay, R-Texas, who recently resigned from Congress amid several federal investigations of his dealings and an indictment over allegations of campaign money laundering in his home state.

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[Mz Pip]

1. Any excuse

to get together, drink martinis and pat each other on the back. Life is great when the booze is flowing and most of your friends haven't been indicted yet.

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