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Colbert gets conditional OK on campaign finance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Election Commission said Thursday that comedian Stephen Colbert can use his TV show's resources to boost his political action committee, but he must disclose some major expenses as in-kind...
Oldest child of late Sen. Ted Kennedy dies
WASHINGTON — Kara Kennedy, the oldest child of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, died at a Washington-area health club, her brother said Saturday. She was 51. Patrick Kennedy, a former congressman from Rhode Island, said his sister...
Weiner resigns in wake of sexting scandal
NEW YORK — Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner is resigning from Congress, saying he cannot continue in office amid the intense controversy surrounding sexually explicit messages he sent online to several women. AP... Full story
Weiner resigns in wake of sex photos scandal
NEW YORK — Seared by scandal, New York Rep. Anthony Weiner announced his resignation from Congress on Thursday, done in by lewd photos he took of himself, sent to women online and then adamantly lied about after being caught....
AP sources: Weiner to resign over sexting scandal
WASHINGTON — New York Rep. Anthony Weiner has decided to resign his seat in Congress after a two-week scandal spawned by lewd and even X-rated photos the New York lawmaker took of himself and sent online to numerous women,...
White House: Weiner's conduct 'distraction'
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday that Rep. Anthony Weiner's conduct has been inappropriate and distracting, while the House Ethics Committee started a preliminary inquiry that could bloom into a full investigation if the...
NY Rep. Christopher Lee abruptly resigns
NY Rep. Christopher Lee abruptly resigns ANDREW MIGA, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A New York congressman is abruptly resigning his seat, saying he regrets actions that have hurt his family and others. A gossip web site... Full story
GOP chairman demands that Weiner resign
WASHINGTON AP Photo/Richard Drew U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., addresses a news conference in NewYork, Monday, June 6, 2011. After days of denials, a choked-up New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner confessed Monday that he tw... Full story