Rep. Farenthold investigation to look into possible false statements, misuse of resources

By artappraiser on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 2:22am |

By Elise Viebeck @ WashingtonPost.com, Dec. 21

The House Ethics Committee expanded its investigation into Rep. Blake Farenthold to probe whether he might have lied or omitted facts while testifying before the panel and used House resources to benefit his congressional campaigns.

Ethics Committee Chairwoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) and ranking DemocratTed Deutch (Fla.) said the committee voted unanimously Thursday to widen its inquiry beyond allegations that Farenthold (R-Tex.) sexually harassed, discriminated or retaliated against his staff [....]

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