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   news:55g3Q.1661794$%pKb.1628812@fx14.iad:   
      
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   > https://ca.news.yahoo.com/longest-serving-legislative-leader-us-0357394   
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   > Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in   
   > federal corruption case   
   > John O'connor   
   > Fri, June 13, 2025 at 3:27 p.m. PDT·4 min read   
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   > Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in   
   > federal corruption case   
   > The Associated Press   
   >   
   > SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The stunning downward spiral of Michael   
   > Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison   
   > sentence and a $2.5 million fine for the former Illinois House speaker   
   > and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history after he   
   > was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends   
   > and allies.   
   >   
   But it's fine if Donold tRump does that.   
      
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