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Wearing 'responsibility' as a cover.(Local)

Article from: The Virginian Pilot Article date: July 23, 2007

Byline: MEGHAN DAUM

By MEGHAN DAUM

IN CASE YOU haven't heard, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa takes full responsibility for his relationship with Telemundo newscaster Mirthala Salinas. Not some responsibility, not partial responsibility, not indirect responsibility. Full.

His exact words: "It is true that I have a relationship with Ms. Mirthala Salinas. As I've said, I take full responsibility for my actions ... ."

Which actions does he mean, exactly? Is he talking only about cheating on his wife? Or is he ...

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