House widens ethics probe to include Farenthold campaign work
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The ethics probe into U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold, who is already under a cloud for alleged sexual misconduct, is being expanded to look into whether he mixed his political campaign with congressional work and lied to the House Ethics Committee, the panel said on Thursday.
Last week, Farenthold said he would not seek re-election next year after accounts surfaced that he created a hostile work environment. The Texas Republican denied allegations of sexual harassment but admitted allowing an unprofessional culture in his Capitol Hill office.
On Thursday the ethics committee voted unanimously to investigate whether Farenthold used his congressional staff and other resources of the House of Representatives to further his political campaign, and if he had made false statements or omissions to the committee.
The panel was already looking into whether he committed sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation against a former staff member and if he made inappropriate statements to other members of his staff.
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#POLITICS DECEMBER 21, 2017 / 6:23 PM / UPDATED 2 HOURS AGO
Lisa Lambert
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Or maybe it's "Tag, he's it!" as their one sacrificial lamb.
Probably a former staffer, or who knows?
This is a good opportunity for a Democrat to win his seat. Let's get to work Democrats!
