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Podcast: Sexual Harassment in Congress — More to Come

The Big Story, Episode 80

California Rep. Jackie Speier introduced legislation last week to address and prevent sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
California Rep. Jackie Speier introduced legislation last week to address and prevent sexual harassment on Capitol Hill. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Allegations of sexual harassment against current lawmakers, plus revelations of many taxpayer-funded settlements, are forcing leaders of both parties to confront the Hill’s backward culture before the election year, Roll Call columnist Patricia Murphy and reporter Simone Pathé explain.

 

 

 

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