Reputedly Corrupt Congressman To Spend More Time With Family

Republican Jerry Weller Recently Named 'Most Corrupt' By Watchdog Group

SOURCE: Staff // Associated Press

24 Sep 2007 // Republican U.S. Rep. Jerry Weller, recently named one of the most corrupt members of Congress by a watchdog group, announced Friday that he will not seek an eighth term.

"I need to give my family the time needed to be a full-time dad and full-time husband," Weller said during a Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce luncheon. "I'm 50 years old; I've given half of my life to public service."

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