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(96,882 posts) Tue Apr 10, 2018, 09:13 PM Apr 2018

Amid FBI investigation, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigns [View all]

Source: Cincinnati Enquirer

COLUMBUS - Under investigation by the FBI for his lavish lifestyle, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigned late Tuesday, effective May 1.

"This inquiry has the potential to be very demanding and intensive, and could take months or even years to resolve," he said in a statement. "Ohioans deserve elected leaders who are able to devote their full and undivided attention to (lawmaking). ...

"I take this step with full confidence in my ultimate vindication."

The FBI's interest in Rosenberger, one of Ohio's most powerful politicians, ranges from his worldwide travel to his use of a donor's luxury condo, several people briefed on the investigation told The Enquirer.

Read more: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/10/ohio-speaker-resigns-cliff-rosenberger-fbi/505458002/

Next stop: EPA Administrator?

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Amid FBI investigation, Ohio House Speaker Cliff Rosenberger resigns [View all] brooklynite Apr 2018 OP

LOL RhodeIslandOne Apr 2018 #1

It does sound as if he's uniquely qualified for the head of the EPA, doesn't it? NT herding cats Apr 2018 #2

Rosenburger's a Republican, of course. NBachers Apr 2018 #3

he said in a statement jberryhill Apr 2018 #4

Maybe "statement" refers to a written statement. Nitram Apr 2018 #6

I notice a distinct anti-corruption trend in the Justice Department right now. Nitram Apr 2018 #5

"Use of a donor's luxury condo..." Gee, that sounds familiar, doesn't it? Judi Lynn Apr 2018 #7

UPDATE: DeWine, Yost, Taylor, Democrats all demand Rosenberger quit immediately brooklynite Apr 2018 #8

:) Republican candidates want him out of the news asap Hortensis Apr 2018 #9