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Daniel Donovan

May 21, 2008 - 8:45am

Boehner's new approach to troublemakers

By Reid Wilson

U.S. Rep. Vito Fossella: Getty Images PhotoU.S. Rep. Vito Fossella: Getty Images PhotoWhen New York Rep. Vito Fossella, the last Republican to hold a seat that touches any part of New York City, was arrested for driving while intoxicated three weeks ago and admitted an extramarital affair that had continued for a number of years, House Republicans expressed dismay at their party's fortunes. It meant another marginal seat -- a district that voted once for President Bush and once for Al Gore -- could be in jeopardy.

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