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More Republicans call on Sen. Stevens to resign (AP)

 

Published 10/29/2008 at Yahoo! News: Politics News

AP - A growing chorus of Republicans on Tuesday called for Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to resign from a seat he's held for four decades after his conviction on seven felony charges. But with the party bracing for losses in the upcoming election, many hope Stevens will first win re-election next Tuesday, and then resign to give Republicans a chance to fill the seat with a fresh GOP face. (link)

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