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Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert, of Illinois, today endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. “During my years in the House, I was an advocate for balanced budgets and low taxes,” Hastert said in a statement. “Mitt Romney stands up for these principles….From his success in the private sector, Mitt Romney understands how to create jobs and turn around this economy.” Hastert was speaker from 1999 to 2007.

Rodman arrested again Jan. 10, 2003. 09:11 PM NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested Friday after a woman accused him of assaulting her. He posted $25,000 US bail and was released from jail, Newport Beach police Sgt. Steve Shulman said. Rodman, who has a history of run-ins with the law, was accused of domestic violence and battery. Police said the case would be presented to the district attorney's office, which will decide whether to press charges. The 41-year-old Rodman was taken into custody at his Newport Beach home, Shulman said. The unidentified woman called...