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March 3, 2023

House Ethics Committee Launches Probe into Rep. George Santos's Litany of Lies
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On Capitol Hill, the House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation
into Republican Congressmember George Santos, who's admitted to lying
about his background during his successful 2022 campaign to represent
New York's 3rd Congressional District. The committee will probe whether
Santos engaged in unlawful activity including failure to properly
disclose financial information, whether he violated conflict of interest
laws, and allegations of sexual misconduct. Republican House Speaker
Kevin Mc Carthy has so far refused to call on Santos to step down.


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