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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDeal on sex harassment claims in Congress forces lawmakers to pay out of their pockets.
The breakthrough came after the measure was stalled for months over disagreements between the House and Senate.
'After months of negotiations, lawmakers in the House and Senate have reached an agreement on Wednesday on legislation that would address how sexual harassment claims are dealt with in Congress, it was announced Wednesday.
The legislation would hold members of Congress personally liable for awards and settlements stemming from harassment and related retaliation they personally commit, including those who leave office. They can no longer pay out settlements with taxpayer funds and would be required to foot the bill within 90 days or their wages could be garnished. . .
In addition to holding lawmakers personally accountable, it would also require the public reporting of a settlement, including naming the member of Congress who paid the settlement.'>>>
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/deal-sex-harassment-claims-congress-forces-lawmakers-pay-out-their-n947201?
Ohiogal
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(11,432 posts)Accountability for congressimagine that!
Blue_true
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(24,110 posts)If it's good policy now, obviously, it was bad policy then.