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Rise and Fall of 'The Hammer'
Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) earned the nickname "The Hammer" for forcefulness during his time as House whip. He became one of the most powerful members of Congress before announcing his resignation amid a Texas fundraising investigation and questions over his connection to scandal-ridden lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
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