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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
NPRMonday, October 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said Monday.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said Monday. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Dennis Hastert and Republican House.
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ennis Hastert, whose political legacy as Congress' longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a coroner said Monday.
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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Dennis Hastert and Republican House.
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