Study Finds Dozens of Lawmakers Facing Sexual-Harassment Allegations, Sparking Reform Debate
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A bipartisan NWDL study tallies 53 workplace sexual-harassment allegations against at least 30 current or former U.S. lawmakers across the House and Senate over the past two decades, most involving male lawmakers and female staff; several have resigned, and advocates say the true scope is likely higher as many victims stay silent, prompting calls for stronger rules.
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