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Breaking news, writing bills; 10 stories from Capitol Hill
Federal News Radio counts down the 10 biggest stories that came out of Congress in 2015.
10. Speaker Boehner resigns from Congress, victory for Tea Party
House Speaker John Boehner abruptly announced his resignation in late September, shutting down a tea party drive to depose the nation’s highest-ranking Republican but opening up fresh troubles for the GOP.
The 13-term Ohio lawmaker, second in line to the presidency, shocked his rank-and-file when he told them of his plans in an emotional closed-door meeting.
Former Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wisc.) succeeded him.
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