Arizona Rep Franks to resign amid surrogacy dispute
U.S. Representative Trent Franks of Arizona said he will resign January 31 after two female staffers alleged he discussed surrogacy with them. The House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry into sexual harassment claims and Ducey would call a special election if needed.
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Morgan Stanley fires ex congressman Harold Ford Jr
Morgan Stanley dismissed Harold Ford Jr a former U S representative and current managing director citing conduct inconsistent with company values and policy. Ford served five terms in the House representing Tennessee prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2011.
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Morgan Stanley
U.S
Harold Ford Jr
Wall Street Bank
Ford
House of Representatives
Tennessee
Margaret Draper
Franken accuser says speech missed mark on resignation
Eight women this decade accused Senator Franken of kissing or groping them. Leeann Tweeden sparked the wave with a 2006 claim, and Tina Dupuy followed in 2009. Dupuy criticized Franken’s resignation speech as lacking empathy for victims.
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Washington
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Senate
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Kabc Radio
Los Angeles
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Tina Dupuy
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the Atlantic
Barack Obama
Senate Democrats
Senate tightens probe into Capitol harassment settlements
Senator Tim Kaine joined two committees to demand records from the Office of Compliance on harassment claims and settlements 2007 to 2017. Data gaps persist on the number of complaints and total public money paid, though more than 17 million dollars has already been disbursed through a Treasury account.
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D-Va
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Trump Opens to Biofuels Reform After Lawmakers’ Meeting
Nine lawmakers met with President Trump to press changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard to protect refiners and farmers. Sen. Ted Cruz led the delegation and said Trump seeks a win for blue collar workers, jobs, and farmers, with plans to reconvene and expand talks.
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Texas
FBI chief defends bureau's integrity before House panel
FBI Director Christopher Wray told the House Judiciary Committee there is no finer institution. He defended the FBI amid criticisms tied to the Mueller probe and Trump’s attacks, praising agents as brave and dedicated to the law. The hearing followed Trump’s claim the bureau’s reputation was in tatters.
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Christopher Wray
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James Comey
Robert Mueller
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White House cites dry throat over Trump slurred speech
The White House said President Trump’s slurred speech during a policy address about Israel was due to a dry throat. A full physical is planned for early next year at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, with medical records released by the doctor.
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