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3rd Becker to challenge McCarthy for Congressional seat

July 3, 2010 9:25 PM By RICK BRAND rick.brand@newsday.com

Quick ReadThe Becker clan, a Lynbrook GOP political dynasty, just never gives up.

Republican Francis X. Becker, Jr. (June 18, 2010)

Photo credit: Howard Schnapp | Republican Francis X. Becker, Jr. (June 18, 2010)

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The Becker clan, a Lynbrook GOP political dynasty, just never gives up.

The late family patriarch, Frank Becker, represented the 4th Congressional District from 1950 to 1962.

Now, for the third time in 14 years, a Becker is looking to challenge Rep. Carolyn McCarthy for the same seat this fall. This time, it's Nassau Legis. Francis X. Becker Jr., a charter member of that body since its...

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