House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring North Carolina Republican Representative Chuck Edwards after investigating gifts and affection toward two female staffers.
Why it matters. The panel concluded Edwards probably violated House sexual harassment rules.
What to watch. The House may consider the committee’s censure recommendation.
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Oldest first · UTCSourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation”
SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment”
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