Eric Massa Allegations Spur New House Ethics Committee Investigation

Source: CBS News

The House ethics committee announced today it is investigating matters relating to the sexual harassment allegations against former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa (N.Y.).

"The allegations surrounding former Representative Massa are serious and warrant a full and complete investigation," the committee said in a statement.

The congressman resigned last month in the wake charges he behaved inappropriately with male staffers. The House ethics committee had begun an inquiry into the charges but dropped its investigation when Massa left office. However, earlier this month more serious sexual harassment allegations came to light after a former staffer for Massa filed a complaint against him. House Republicans called for an investigation into what exactly congressional leaders knew about the charges and Massa, and when.

In its statement today, the committee said it is establishing an investigative subcommittee to determine whether any House member or staffer violated any laws or rules in their handling of the allegations against Massa. Committee Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and ranking Republican Jo Bonner (R-Ala.) will lead the subcommitte.

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country. He stepped down immediately and left.

How about we stir up a little storm around Vitter, Ensign .
I am being sarcastic.