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Congressman Cunningham pleads guilty, plans to resign

San Diego Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham resigned today after admitting to tax evasion and bribery charges. The Republican congressman wiped away tears as he announced his resignation outside the

San Diego Congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham resigned today after admitting to tax evasion and bribery charges. The Republican congressman wiped away tears as he announced his resignation outside the federal courthouse in downtown San Diego.

Cunningham: "I'm resigning because..."
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Cunningham pleaded guilty to accepting more than $2 million in bribes from military contractors. The bribes ranged from cash to a Rolls-Royce. Cunningham admitted he evaded taxes on the bribes as well.

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