Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
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Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid a potential expulsion vote and federal trial.
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Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from her position. Her resignation comes as she faced a potential expulsion vote in the House. Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick is preparing for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds. She is accused of using some of that money to finance her campaign.
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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from her position.
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