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Congressman Busted for Cocaine to Return to Hill

<p>Congressman charged with cocaine possession to return to work in Congress next week</p>
Image: Rep. Radel pauses as he meets with local media during a news conference in Cape Coral
Rep. Henry "Trey" Radel (R-FLA) pauses as he meets with local media during a news conference at his district office in Cape Coral, Fla., on Nov. 20. Radel pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of possession of cocaine in D.C. Superior Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of probation.STEVE NESIUS / REUTERS

This will be Radel’s first appearance in Congress since he was charged with possession of cocaine after purchasing drugs from an undercover officer in Washington, D.C. on October 29.

"I look forward to getting back to work next week representing my neighbors in Southwest Florida as they face the burdens of Obamacare, a jobless recovery, and a federal government that continues to spend more than it takes in," Radel told NBC News on Thursday.