The number two House Democrat called for an ethics investigation of freshman Nevada Democratic Rep. Ruben Kihuen, following reports alleging a campaign aide resigned after he sexually harassed her.
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But Hoyer said those charges, along with all complaints against lawmakers, should be fully investigated.
Hoyer reiterated his position about Kihuen, saying that “if allegations are proven to be true I said he ought to resign.”
The Ethics Committee announced last week it was reviewing allegations of harassment against Texas GOP Rep. Blake Farenthold from his former communications director. The panel had previously reviewed the case but dropped it after a settlement was reached and the key witness refused to be interviewed. But with more public reports about the nature of the charges the committee said it would move forward with a probe. Farenthold has denied improper behavior.
