Reply #129: Weiner to resign after 'sexting' scandal, source says

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Source: cnn

Rep. Anthony Weiner of New York will heed calls from across the political spectrum and resign over a "sexting" scandal that he lied about before admitting his involvement, a Democratic source with knowledge of the congressman's plans said Thursday.

Weiner has scheduled a 2 p.m. news conference in his home district, and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she planned to issue a statement on her Democratic colleague after that.

"He is going to make an announcement," Pelosi said. "I am not going to predicate any remarks on a decision that we haven't heard yet."

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