Ethics panel urges censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment violation

The House Ethics Committee released a report finding Rep. Chuck Edwards violated the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment and unwanted advances toward female staffers. The bipartisan panel described his persistent, unprofessional conduct as failing to reflect creditably upon the House. Following these findings, the committee recommended that Edwards be formally censured. The panel intends to bring a privileged resolution for a full House vote regarding the conduct involving two young staff members in his office.