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House Speaker Paul Ryan ordered an Ethics Committee investigation Saturday after the New York Times reported U.S. Rep. Patrick Meehan used taxpayer money to settle a complaint that stemmed from his hostility toward a former aide who rejected his romantic overtures.
The story, published online Saturday, cites unnamed people who said the Republican Pennsylvania representative used thousands of dollars from his congressional office fund to settle the sexual harassment complaint the ex-aide filed last summer to the congressional Office of Compliance.
Ryan's office said the allegations must be investigated "fully and immediately" by the House Ethics Committee and that Meehan should repay any taxpayer funds used to settle the case. Ryan's office also said Meehan is being removed from the committee.
GOP congressman ordered to repay taxpayer funds used to settle misconduct claim
So, how much will he actually be returning?
The story, published online Saturday, cites unnamed people who said the Republican Pennsylvania representative used thousands of dollars from his congressional office fund to settle the sexual harassment complaint the ex-aide filed last summer to the congressional Office of Compliance.
Ryan's office said the allegations must be investigated "fully and immediately" by the House Ethics Committee and that Meehan should repay any taxpayer funds used to settle the case. Ryan's office also said Meehan is being removed from the committee.
GOP congressman ordered to repay taxpayer funds used to settle misconduct claim
So, how much will he actually be returning?