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Investigate them or shame them? Inside the debate over how to deal with creeps in Congress
The resignations of Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell have put a new spotlight on an old problem.
Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales and Accountability in the Post-Post-#MeToo Era
What constitutes unacceptable behavior? And how many accusers does it take for an allegation to be believed? Societal standards remain nebulous.
Bill seeks to strip pensions from disgraced lawmakers
Former congressmen Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, may have left the House in disgrace -- but taxpayers are still set to contribute tens of thousands of dollars to their pensions.
They left Congress in disgrace. Taxpayers could still pay their pensions.
Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas Republican, resigned from the House after accusations of sexual misconduct.
Disgraced Ex-Lawmakers Eye Taxpayer Pensions
Despite resigning under controversy, former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales could still receive taxpayer-funded pensions, highlighting a gap in federal law that ties retirement benefits to years served rather than conduct in office.
Lawmakers who left Congress in disgrace could still collect pensions
Former congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales are still set to contribute tens of thousands of dollars to their pensions.
McCormick resigns ahead of likely House expulsion
The Florida Democrat is the third member of Congress to resign this month, following former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.
House ethics panel ends Tony Gonzales probe after resignation
The U.S. House Ethics Committee says it can no longer continue its investigation into former Rep. Tony Gonzales after his resignation.
Eric Swalwell resignation over sex misconduct prompts Ethics panel remarks
Ethics issues have roiled Congress in recent months, as allegations against Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales led to both members resigning last week.