The people’s business? Congress pays off sex victims to protect lawmakers
They say people in a democracy get the representatives they deserve. But it's hard to see what we've done to earn this gang of miscreants.
Category Archives: John Conyers
Ethics probe begins after Conyers confirms harassment deal
John Conyers has dealt with various ethics investigations and a public corruption case that landed his wife in prison during a U.S. House career spanning more than five decades - longer than any other current member. Allegations that the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat sexually harassed female staff members may be the toughest opponent yet for the party's top member on the House Judiciary Committee.
Startup wants to bring back Vioxx for hemophilia joint pain
Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a small startup trying to bring the reca... . In this Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, photo, Brad Sippy, chief executive officer of Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., stands for a portrait, in Cambridge, Mass.
Conyers confirms harassment settlement; ethics probe opens
John Conyers has dealt with various ethics investigations and a public corruption case that landed his wife in prison during a U.S. House career spanning more than five decades - longer than any other current member. Allegations that the 88-year-old Michigan Democrat sexually harassed female staff members may be the toughest opponent yet for the party's top member on the House Judiciary Committee.
Michigan Rep. John Conyers acknowledges sex harassment settlement
Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers acknowledged Tuesday that his office settled a harassment complaint involving a former staffer but said he "vehemently" denies the allegations against him. His office "resolved the allegations" "for an amount that equated to a reasonable severance payment," the 88-year-old Detroit Democrat said in a statement.
Pelosi calls for ethics investigation into alleged Conyers sexual harassment
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., called for a formal ethics investigation into Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., following allegations he sexually harassed female staff and reached a settlement with an aide who claimed she was fired for rejecting his advances. "As Members of Congress, we each have a responsibility to uphold the integrity of the House of Representatives and to ensure a climate of dignity and respect, with zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, bullying or abuse," Pelosi said in a statement Tuesday.
Michigan Rep. John Conyers denies sexual harassment settlements
In this April 4, 2017, file photo, Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., speaks during a hearing of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Buzzfeed, a news website, is reporting that Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.
Rep. John Conyers Settled Complaint Over Sexual Misconduct
The longest-serving current House member, Democratic Representative John Conyers of Michigan, is the latest to be accused of sexual misconduct. Veuer's Chandra Lanier has the story.
Rep. John Conyers denies reaching harassment settlement after BuzzFeed report
Rep. John Conyers speaks during a hearing of the House Judiciary subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington on April 4. The longest-serving member of the House denied a report that he reached a financial settlement with a former employee who accused him of firing her because she refused his sexual advances, according to the Associated Press. Rep. John Conyers Jr. , 88, told the wire service Tuesday that he has not settled sexual harassment complaints with aides.
New ad from Alabama Dem throws some surprising quotes at Roy Moore
Turnabout is fair play. Moore spent the primary insisting that he was the Trump candidate in the race, never mind POTUS's endorsement of Luther Strange.
Ray Allen tells Orlando court he was ‘catfished’
Federal aviation investigators say retired star pitcher Roy Halladay performed steep turns and flew feet above the water in his small plane moments before his fatal crash two weeks ago. Federal aviation investigators say retired star pitcher Roy Halladay performed steep turns and flew feet above the water in his small plane moments before his fatal crash two weeks ago.
Capitol Report: Here’s the bill taxpayers have footed for Congressional misconduct cases
The congressional office where the woman who reportedly settled with Rep. John Conyers launched her sexual harassment complaint has paid more than $17 million in settlements for a variety of cases since the late 1990s, according to recently released information. Late Monday, BuzzFeed News reported that the Michigan Democrat settled a wrongful dismissal complaint in 2015 with a former employee, who alleged she was fired since she wouldn't "succumb to [his] sexual advances."
APNewsbreak: Startup could bring back Vioxx for hemophilia
Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a small startup trying to bring the reca... . In this Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017, photo, Brad Sippy, chief executive officer of Tremeau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., stands for a portrait, in Cambridge, Mass.
Big Tobacco’s anti-smoking ads begin after decade of delay
In this Nov. 14, 2017 photo, Ellie Mixter-Keller poses for a photo with her dog at her home in Wauwatosa, Wis. Mixter-Keller, 62, says she knew the dangers of smoking.
Teens wearing burqas charged over supermarket robberies
'Did you thank the doctor for bringing you into this world?' LaVar Ball escalates Trump feud in car-crash interview where he again refused to thank President for helping free his son from China 'I finished her off, I strangled her. I got up and wiped off the blood.
Impeachment of Zimbabwe’s Mugabe set to begin
Lawmakers within the ruling Zanu pf party gathered Monday to meet on the fate of long ... . Terrence Chari poses as he mimics a painting of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe in Mbare Harare, Monday, Nov, 20, 2017.
Rep. John Conyers settled complaint over sexual conduct
'Did you thank the doctor for bringing you into this world?' LaVar Ball escalates Trump feud in car-crash interview where he again refused to thank President for helping free his son from China 'I finished her off, I strangled her. I got up and wiped off the blood.
Report: Rep. Conyers settled complaint over sexual conduct
Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances, BuzzFeed News reported Monday. The website reported that Conyers' office paid the woman over $27,000 to settle the complaint under a confidentiality agreement.
Police: Woman confessed to putting babies in concrete in 90s
A news website Is reporting that Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. A news website Is reporting that Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.
Russian state TV: Assad travels to Russia, meets with Putin
Assad's reputation ... A news website Is reporting that Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. A news website Is reporting that Michigan Rep. John Conyers settled a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances.