We Have the Right to Know Who’s Involved in Congress’s $15M Sexual Harassment Cover-Up

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We Have the Right to Know Who’s Involved in Congress’s $15M Sexual Harassment Cover-Up
Mediaite, Nov 16, 2017, Joseph A. Wulfsohn

Ever since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke, countless men have been accused of sexual misconduct that ranges from verbal harassment, assault, rape, and child molestation. It’s common knowledge that such abuse isn’t just a problem in Hollywood but in our society as a whole. And in recent days, it’s been made clear that it’s a problem in politics.

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While the media has been primarily focused on such titillating headlines, there hasn’t been nearly enough focus on the recent revelation that Congress has paid a whopping $15 million in sexual harassment and discrimination settlements over the past 20 years. And that was reported to cover 260 settlements. The fund was established back in 1995 when the Congressional Accountability Act was passed and the Office of Compliance was created.  The money itself came from the U.S. Treasury, aka the taxpayers.

Here is the break down of the number of harassment settlements and the amount of money awarded each year:


More: https://www.mediaite.com/columnists/we-have-the-right-to-know-whos-involved-in-15m-sexual-harassment-congressional-cover-up/

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Mr. Wulfsohn either assumes or hopes the claims are only against Republicans.

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