U.S. Congressman Anthony Weiner is resigning from the House of Representatives after an Internet sex scandal. The married New York Democrat announced his decision to step down on Thursday, saying the “distraction” he had created had made it impossible to continue his work in Congress. He apologized for what he called “personal mistakes” and for […]
US Congressman Resigns In Internet Sex Scandal
Posted June 16th, 2011 at 2:40 pm (UTC-5)
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Reports: US Congressman to Resign Amid Internet Sex Scandal
Posted June 16th, 2011 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. lawmaker Anthony Weiner is reportedly resigning from the House of Representatives following his involvement in an Internet sex scandal. U.S. media report the married Democrat from New York will announce his decision to step down Thursday. House Democratic Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi declined to take reporters’ questions on Weiner Thursday, saying she would not […]
House Grants Weiner a Leave of Absence
Posted June 13th, 2011 at 8:55 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a two-week leave of absence for New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner, as he seeks professional help following his involvement in an Internet sex scandal. Lawmakers Monday approved the request by Weiner, who has admitted he sent a lewd photograph of himself to a female college student using […]
US Congressman Seeks Help Amid Calls for Resigination
Posted June 11th, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner says he will enter a treatment center after House Democratic leaders called on him to resign in the aftermath of an online sex scandal. An aide for the New York lawmaker said Saturday Weiner said he would request a leave of absence from the House and seek treatment, but provided no […]
Top Democrats Call for Weiner to Resign
Posted June 11th, 2011 at 3:25 pm (UTC-5)
Leaders of the U.S. Democratic Party are calling on Representative Anthony Weiner to resign as he faces an online sex scandal. The House Democratic leader, Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, said Saturday Weiner “needs help” and he should get some “without the pressures of being a member of Congress.” National party chairman, Representative Debbie Wasserman […]
Democrats Urge Embattled US Congressman to Resign
Posted June 8th, 2011 at 8:16 pm (UTC-5)
Key Democrats have joined Republicans in urging Democratic U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner to resign as he faces an online sex scandal. Democratic Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz said Wednesday Weiner should step down in light of his “offensive behavior online.” She said having the respect of constituents is fundamental for a member of Congress. Schwartz holds a […]
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photograph
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 8:20 pm (UTC-5)
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign. During a televised news conference Monday in New York, an emotional Weiner also admitted that he […]
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photograph
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 7:00 pm (UTC-5)
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign. During a televised news conference Monday in New York, an emotional Weiner also admitted that he […]
Congressman Admits Lying About Lewd Photographs
Posted June 6th, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner has admitted he sent a lewd photograph to a female college student using his Twitter account after previously denying he had done so. Weiner apologized for lying but said he will not resign. During a news conference Monday in New York, an emotional Weiner also admitted that he had […]
