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House Republicans Plan to Gut Ethics Office

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 3, 2023 Proposed changes to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) were among various controversial policies proposed by the Republicans. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Denounces Rep. Steve King’s Racist Remarks

MATTHEW DALY / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2019 Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has praised House Republicans for stripping the Iowa lawmaker of his committee assignments. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Elizabeth Esty Won’t Seek Re-Election Amid Harassment Queries

SUSAN HAIGH / The Associated Press Apr 2, 2018 The Connecticut Democrat announces she will not run this year amid calls for her resignation over her handling of the firing of a former chief of staff accused of harassment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nevada Democrat, Facing Ethics Probe, Won’t Seek Re-Election

The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 “I want to state clearly again that I deny the allegations in question,” said Ruben Kihuen, a freshman representative who is at the center of sexual harassment allegations. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Farenthold Retiring After Harassment Accusations

By ALAN FRAM and WILL WEISSERT / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2017 Becoming the latest in a list of prominent men stepping down from powerful positions amid sexual misconduct claims, the Texas Republican says he won't seek re-election next year. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

John Conyers Retires From Congress After Sexual Harassment Claims

By Corey Williams / The Associated Press Dec 5, 2017 The longest-serving member of the House steps down after his support among fellow Democrats collapsed following misconduct accusations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )