So, in the dark of night congress quietly addresses their secret slush fund to avoid leaking more names of those who have used it.
Now:
Where is the rest of the money?
Who was responsible for starting the fund?
How and why did it come to exist?
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.
Read more at nbcnews.com ...
Now:
Where is the rest of the money?
Who was responsible for starting the fund?
How and why did it come to exist?
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.
Read more at nbcnews.com ...
