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WASHINGTON — Political scandals have strange ways of causing collateral damage, and Republicans are hoping the furor over federal tax enforcers singling out conservative groups will ensnare their biggest target: President Barack Obama’s health care law.

Disgraced state Assemblyman Vito Lopez will resign his seat Monday ahead of a push for his ouster. Lopez, accused of serially sexually harassing several staff members, will step down before 10 a.m., according to a text message sent Saturday by his spokesman Jonathan Harkavy.    

A homophobic gunman shot and killed a 32-year-old man in Greenwich Village early Saturday after he barraged the victim with anti-gay slurs, officials and sources said.    

Once more unto your wallets dear friends! Can't make it to Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament? Muster ye courage and get thee to Stockton, Calif. where Mayor Anthony Silva just went medieval on nearly 1,000 audience members to argue for a new sales tax.    

A gunman blasted and killed a 32-year-old man in Greenwich Village early Saturday, officials said. Police sources said the unidentified victim was shot on W. Eighth Street at Sixth Ave. just after midnight.