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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died

Coverage (2)· Oct 5, 1:49 PM to Oct 5, 3:25 PM

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ABC News· Oct 5, 1:49 PMDennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
PBS NewsHour· Oct 5, 3:25 PMDennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

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