Congress "Hush Money" piggy bank!

This is the opening in a CNN report on sexual harassment in Congress. 

(CNN) Two things have become painfully clear on Capitol Hill this week: 

Lawmakers and staffers say sexual harassment is "rampant", but even 

members of Congress have no idea just how widespread the problem is.

I can believe the first part but find it difficult to believe the second,
members had "no idea how widespread it is".

This issue became public when Rep. Jackie Speier, a California Democrat

held a press conference to address it.  Details found on CNN link:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/16/politics/settlements-congress-sexual-harassment/ 

Rep. Speier told of the problem, the stealth payments totally more than

$15 million, even the source of the money, the House administration 
committee chaired by Gregg Harper, Mississippi Republican, newly 
elected in January and yet to make any payments.

Even Speaker Paul Ryan attempted to comfort us by ordering 'mandatory' 

sexual harassment training for members and their staff, which only 
solidified the "rampant" claim CNN reported!  This is not minor by any
yardstick used.

It also appears the US Congress has been complicit, protecting its
members from embarrassing publicity and even worse, prosecution,
by silencing women with courage to speak out about sexual harassment
in their workplace, which happens to be the US Capitol.

With reports of sexual harassment in Hollywood and corporate America
it  should be no surprise even in politics it can be found, as there is already
a lengthening  'wall of shame' of past and even current members.

You would think forty years after the birth of the 'women's movement',
men had "moved" outside the Neanderthal caves they lived in!

But, it appears many members of Congress have not and the reason we
now learn of the Congressional "piggy bank" used to silence women, and
even men, that came forward to complain they have been harassed.

Like so many problems uncovered in Congress sexual harassment may
run the course for a week, maybe two, than die as most things that blemish
the stellar reputations of the people we elect.

But, it does not have to disappear from the radar.  The American people
can stoke the coals so the heat of the political fire will get even hotter until
the sexual abusing members "cool down" and behave accordingly.

This is a rare issue that should easily receive bi-partisan support. Not from

lawmakers, they can only be counted to slap themselves on the wrist with 

one hand while slapping each other on their backs with the other.

Only pressure from constituents will end the abuse of power so proper
behavior and mutual respect will become the only conduct found in the
US Capitol.

We have a good starting point, contacting:
Rep. Speir:  https://speier.house.gov/

Rep. Harper: https://harper.house.gov/ 
Speaker Ryan:  https://paulryan.house.gov

Next, contact your member of Congress, this site will searches by zip code: 

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find/

Let each of them know you demand that no members of Congress or their
staff receive dispensation for their behavior or actions and expect full
review of all allegations and prosecution when evidence is presented.

Get engaged, it is the only way to get results...

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