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Dennis Hastert, Former House Speaker and Convicted Felon, Dies at 84

Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House Speaker, has died at the age of 84 from natural causes. His legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse during his coaching career and a prison sentence for evading banking regulations.

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