The Representative who hid money in a freezer is likely to be sent to the cooler himself. He is innocent until proven guilty, of course, but I don't have too many doubts about the outcome of this, give the evidence that's already leaked out.
Democratic leadership took heat from the Congressional Black Caucus for demoting the Representative from sensitive leadership positions, but I think history will bear out that choice.
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