House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
First reportAxios · 3 Aug, 18:09Z
Latest reportThe New York Times · 3 Aug, 20:58Z
Span3 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards after investigating gifts and affection toward two female staffers.
Why
The panel concluded Edwards probably violated House sexual harassment rules.
Watch
The House may consider the committee’s censure recommendation.
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