North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations

The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.

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North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations

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The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.

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North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations

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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides

The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.

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