Article: No running this year, says Abscam's Jenrette

John W. Jenrette Jr., whose political career crumbled amid the Abscam scandal and sensational revelations by his wife, Rita, announced Wednesday he won't run for Congress this year, but might later.

Jenrette, 51, a Democrat who served three terms in the House from South Carolina's 6th Congressional District before being convicted in the influence-peddling investigation, said his probation and business debts prompted his decision.

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