April 14, 2016

Hastert's past comments contrast with misconduct allegations

CHICAGO (AP) - Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert supported child safety and anti-abuse legislation in Congress, according to statements from his time in Washington, in an apparent contradiction with allegations that he had engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor.

The longtime Illinois congressman promoted child abuse-prevention legislation in ...

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