Sources: Fossella Won’t Seek Reelection

selectplussources: Fossella Won’t Seek reelectionsources: Fossella Won’t Seek reelectionthe Associated pressnew York Congressman Vito Fossella won’t seek re-election, according to two people familiar with the decision. Fossella was arrested on DUI charges and has admitted to fathering a daughter during an extramarital affair. (May 20)He has the distinction of being the only Republican House Member representing New York City — But after more than two weeks of scandals involving alcohol abuse and marital infidelities — Representative Vito Fossella of Staten Island is expected to announce Tuesday that he won’t be seeking re-election.A move that could end a once promising political career.Fossella was arrested in the Washington area earlier this month and charged with DU-ipolice say he sped through a red light and that his blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit.Officers say Fossella told them he was on his way to visit his sick daughter…Then a Virginia woman came to bail him out of jail.Fossella, who is married with three children, was soon forced to come clean.In a statement, the congressman admitted to fathering a 3-year-old daughter during an extramarital affair, writing “My personal failings and imperfections have caused enormous pain to the people I love and I am truly sorry. ” Fossella has been in Congress since 1997. ___ ___, The Associated Press.