Mr. Farenthold, of Texas, appears safe, at least for the moment, despite bipartisan condemnations of the use of taxpayer money to settle secret suits. Photo“We can’t have a double standard,” said Representative Debbie Dingell, Democrat of Michigan, referring to Mr. Farenthold. Rank-and-file lawmakers in both parties agree there should be a “zero tolerance” policy toward members found guilty of sexual harassment. But Mr. Conyers is accused of demanding sex from an employee, then firing her for refusing — a clear case of workplace sexual harassment. Details of the $84,000 settlement emerged Friday as part of an extensive review of sexual harassment and discrimination in congressional offices being conducted by the Committee on House Administration.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 10:00 UTC