US House ethics panel recommends censure for Republican Chuck Edwards

North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards is facing a censure recommendation after the House Ethics Committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment. The Guardian reports the bipartisan panel, which opened its investigation earlier this year following complaints, concluded there was substantial reason to believe Edwards singled out two unidentified female staffers for special treatment, including gifts and attention, that made them uncomfortable and damaged relations with other employees. Edwards's campaign has rejected the committee's finding.

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