Republican Roy Blunt, right, and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, left, have led the Senate effort to revamp the Capitol’s sexual-harassment policies. Republican Roy Blunt, right, and Democrat Amy Klobuchar, left, have led the Senate effort to revamp the Capitol’s sexual-harassment policies. Photo: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg NewsWASHINGTON—Senators reached an agreement on bipartisan legislation to overhaul the Capitol’s sexual-harassment policies, including prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds to pay settlements. Senior staff accused of sexual harassment wouldn’t be personally liable if a case is settled. Even if the Senate bill passes, it would have to be reconciled with the House measure, given that the bills aren’t identical.

Source: Wall Street Journal May 23, 2018 18:45 UTC