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Rep. Anthony Weiner finally acceded to demands that he resign because of his 'sexting' scandal. The incident further opens private lives in Congress to public scrutiny.
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Former members of Congress paint a grim picture of what could await Rep. Weiner if he doesn't resign, including shunning and loss of influence. Democrats are already edging away.

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Violence Against Women Act: A political opening for Democrats?

Anthony Weiner scandal: Is anything in Congress private anymore?

If Rep. Weiner stays in Congress, will he become irrelevant?

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Cover Story South Korea: The little dynamo that sneaked up on the world

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