Two months after getting caught buying cocaine from an undercover police officer, Florida GOP Rep. Trey Radel has announced his resignation:
Rep. Radel's resignation letter has been submitted to Speaker Boehner. It takes effect 6:30pET today.
— Steven Portnoy (@stevenportnoy) January 27, 2014
RepRadel resignation ltr: "It is my belief that professionally I cannot fully and effectively serve…" Resigns effective 1/27/14 6:30p ET
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) January 27, 2014
Radel also informed Florida Sec. of State of resignation, effective 6:30 p.m. today. pic.twitter.com/ZOrrmlLvVL
— Alex Leary (@learyreports) January 27, 2014
#BREAKING: @Fox4Now obtaining @treyradel's resignation to @SpeakerBoehner "I cannot effectively serve" #Radel pic.twitter.com/3XF8ACedwu
— Julian Glover (@JulianGloverTV) January 27, 2014
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