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When Flirting with Danger Extends to the Public Good

As Congress struggles with what to do about Anthony Weiner , one Washington columnist says Weiner's "Twitter problem has more to do with the perilous state of the nation's finances than you might think…" "We'd be better off if lawmakers gambled more with their private parts and less with the public good."

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

As Congress struggles with what to do about Anthony Weiner, one Washington columnist says Weiner's "Twitter problem has more to do with the perilous state of the nation's finances than you might think…" "We'd be better off if lawmakers gambled more with their private parts and less with the public good." That's according to columnist Dana Milbank in today's Washington Post.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Dana Milbank

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