Republican senator says Capitol camera-ban will at least keep reporters from stealing his ATM PIN
Republican Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.) offered a head-scratching defense of a new ban on cameras in the Capitol hallways Tuesday:
Admittedly, that isn't an entirely unfounded concern:
Republican Sen. Richard Burr (N.C.) actually left his card in the ATM — but not only did the reporters not steal all his money, they also generously returned the card to him.
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