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Texas Rep. Joe Barton to Retire from Congress over Affairs

HeadlineDec 05, 2017

Meanwhile, another Texas Republican, 68-year-old Joe Barton, said Monday he’s retiring from Congress, over a naked selfie that appeared on social media and amid revelations of extramarital affairs.

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