Top Republicans, including Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), are beginning to pile on to fellow GOP Rep. Don Young of Alaska for his use of a racial slur to describe Latino workers, Roll Call reports.
Said Boehner: “Congressman Young’s remarks were offensive and beneath the dignity of
the office he holds. I don’t care
why he said it — there’s no excuse and it warrants an immediate
apology.”
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