GOP congressman ordered to repay taxpayer funds used to settle misconduct claim

[Disir]

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?

 

[Daryl Hunt]

Finally, something from Ryan I can get behind.

 

[mdk]

Good. Everyone on that list should be forced to repay their settlements.

On a side note: Patrick Meehan's district is one of the gerrymandered pieces of shit in the nation.

 

[easyt65]

And Conyers, who created the committee / system in Congress that used tax dollars to pay for his and other politicians criminal sexual misconduct?!

 

[Disir]

Finally, something from Ryan I can get behind.

I was surprised as well.

 

[Disir]

And Conyers, who created the committee / system in Congress that used tax dollars to pay for his and other politicians criminal sexual misconduct?!

Good question.

 

[westwall]

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?

Good. Any politician who uses public monies to settle claims made against them is a criminal IMO and should be prosecuted for theft.