Congress To Make Members Pay Out Of Pocket For Sexual Harassment Settlements
Lawmakers are expected to vote this week to overhaul how Congress handles accusations of sexual misconduct. The deal follows a nearly yearlong standoff over member liability and other issues.
by Kelsey Snell
Dec 12, 2018
2 minutes
Updated at 7:20 p.m. ET
Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement to overhaul the system for handling accusations of sexual misconduct against members, including a requirement that members pay out of pocket for some settlements and court judgments.
"For too long, victims of sexual harassment in
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