Rep. Elizabeth Etsy Waited Three Months to Dismiss Staffer Accused of Threats, Abuse
Rep. Elizabeth Etsy (D-CT) kept her chief of staff on her payroll after learning about his alleged threats towards another staffer.
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House Passes Bill to Overhaul Sexual Harassment Policy on Capitol Hill
The House passed new legislation on Tuesday to overhaul Capitol Hill’s sexual harassment policies following a string of announcements that multiple lawmakers engaged in sexual misconduct.
Rep. Pat Meehan Nixes Re-Election Bid in Wake of Staff Harassment Settlement
Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA) announced that he will not seek re-election after news surfaced that he used taxpayer funding to pay a settlement to a former staffer he called his “soul mate.”
Pat Meehan Plans Re-Election Bid Despite Taxpayer-Funded Settlement to Former Staffer for Whom He Admits ‘Affection’
Rep. Pat Meehan (R-PA) says he will seek another term despite his confession that he considered a former staffer a “soul mate” and used taxpayer funds for what he called a severance payment after she complained about his behavior.
Dem Stands with Charleston Families: Pushes Background Checks Alleged Gunman Passed
On July 8, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5th) stood with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and families of Charleston victims and pushed for the very background checks alleged gunman Dylann Roof passed.
GOP: Democrat Senate Ignoring 30 Jobs Bills
Congressman Pat Meehan (R-PA): “The need for Washington to act on jobs is as urgent as ever. The nation’s unemployment rate has now exceeded eight percent for three years running — the longest stretch since the Great Depression. Struggling families
Obama: Those Behind Fast & Furious 'Will Be Held Accountable'; Congress: 'Prove It'
On Tuesday, October 18th, President Obama told ABC News’ Jake Tapper that those who were responsible for Fast and Furious “will be held accountable.” Obama Added: “It’s very upsetting to me to think that somebody showed such bad judgment that