Congressman Eric Massa Resigns

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

New York Congressman Eric Massa announced that he is resigning today. The freshman Democrat from Western New York is under investigation for allegations he harassed a male aide. A former Naval officer, Massa declared he is a "deeply flawed" person who frequently uses salty language. Massa announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election, saying his doctors had told him his cancer had relapsed.

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