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FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2013, photo newly-elected Rep. Vance McAllister, a Republican of Louisiana, waits to be sworn in at the Capitol in Washington. Louisiana voters say they're disappointed but not surprised by a video showing McAllister in an extramarital encounter with an aide. Several of the congressman’s constituents say he should not resign, though Gov. Bobby Jindal and some other Republican Party leaders suggest he should step down. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Disappointment, forgiveness mix in La. scandal

By BILL BARROW - Associated Press

This photo taken Nov. 21, 2013 shows then-newly-elected Rep. Vance McAllister, R-La. waiting to be sworn in on Capitol Hill in Washington. McAllister says he's asking his family and constituents for forgiveness after a West Monroe newspaper published a video that it says shows the congressman kissing a female staffer in his congressional office in Monroe, La. McAllister, only in office a little over four months, attracted national attention because of his endorsement from the bearded men of the &quot;Duck Dynasty&quot; reality TV show. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

AP source: GOP chair pushes McAllister resignation

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press

GOP leader: La. lawmaker’s apology appropriate

By MELINDA DESLATTE - Associated Press