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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Chris Stein

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

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Both Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell have been facing sexual harassment allegations. Composite: CQ-Roll Call, California Environmental Voters, Getty Images

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 House and Senate lawmakers over the past two decades, an advocacy group said in a study that was released Tuesday amid a spate of ethics-fueled resignations in Congress.

Most of the lawmakers from 13 states and Guam who have faced allegations have since left office, but nine continue to hold seats, the nonpartisan National Women’s Defense League (NWDL) said.

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