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White House says Weiner behavior ‘distraction’
WASHINGTON — Rep. Anthony Weiner’s behavior has been “inappropriate” and “a distraction,” the White House said Monday as the House returned to work for the first time since eruption of the sexting scandal that has brought calls for the New York Democrat’s resignation. White House spokesman Jay Carney wouldn’t say whether President Barack Obama believes [[...]
NY Rep. Weiner admits he sent lewd picture; won’t quit
NEW YORK — After days of denials, a choked-up New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner confessed in a news conference that he sent a bulging-underpants photo of himself to a young woman. He also admitted that he had “inappropriate” conversations with six women before and after getting married. But he added, “I am not resigning.” […]
Md. schools head Nancy Grasmick retiring June 30
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick, the nation’s longest-serving appointed state schools chief, said Wednesday she is retiring June 30 after two decades on the job. Grasmick, 72, said she wants to spend more time with her family and take on a less grueling job that doesn’t require traveling by car 600 […]
Minkin leaves Baltimore County liquor license board
Tom Minkin saw the writing on the wall after he saw the writing in the letter. Minkin had refused to step down last week as chairman of the Baltimore County Board of Liquor License Commissioners when called to do so by Fred Homan, the county’s administrative officer. When Minkin received a letter after Monday’s regularly […]
