According to a Reuters/Ipsos poll, only 20 percent approved of the way Congress was handling its job, with 70 percent disapproving. In recent weeks, charges of sexual misconduct have taken down prominent people in the worlds of entertainment, media and politics. Blake Farenthold, a Republican representative from Texas, faces allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation involving a former female staff member. Reuters has not independently verified the accusations against Franken, Franks, Conyers or Farenthold. Allegations that Franken had groped and tried to kiss women without their consent began to surface three weeks ago.

Source: Egypt Independent December 08, 2017 02:48 UTC