Nov 30 WATCH: Pelosi, Ryan say Conyers should resign from Congress By Associated Press Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told reporters Thursday that the accusations against Conyers are "serious, disappointing and very credible. It's very sad." Shortly after, House Speaker Paul Ryan made the same call for Conyers' resignation. Continue reading
Nov 29 Conyers has no plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations, lawyer says By Corey Williams, Mike Householder, Associated Press Detroit-area attorney Arnold Reed said the 88-year-old Conyers is going to fight claims that he inappropriately touched the women and that anyone making the allegations should be prepared to back them up. Continue reading
Nov 28 Former staffer accuses Rep. Conyers of inappropriate touching By Associated Press A former staffer to Rep. John Conyers says he made an unwanted sexual advance toward her and touched her inappropriately twice in the late 1990s, the Detroit News reported, in the latest sexual misconduct allegations against the veteran lawmaker. Continue reading
Nov 26 Conyers steps aside from leadership role amid investigation By Hope Yen, Associated Press Michigan Rep. John Conyers, under investigation over allegations he sexually harassed female staff members, said Sunday he will step aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee while fiercely denying he acted inappropriately during his long tenure in… Continue reading
Nov 23 Democrats also juggling politics of sexual predation By Juliet Linderman, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democrats have been quick to support the “me too” chorus of women — and some men — who have stepped up to allege sexual misconduct and name names. But now “me too” stains the Democrats, too, putting them… Continue reading
Nov 21 Michigan Rep. Conyers denies sexual harassment settlements By Corey Williams, Associated Press Longtime Michigan Rep. John Conyers on Tuesday denied settling a complaint in 2015 from a woman who alleged she was fired from his Washington staff because she rejected his sexual advances. Continue reading
Jun 26 House ethics panel launches inquiry of two Dems, plus aide By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The House Ethics committee said Monday it is investigating complaints against two veteran Democratic lawmakers and the top aide to a third Democrat. Continue reading
Jan 06 What to watch on Congress’ first day back By Domenico Montanaro, Lisa Desjardins, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Welcome to the 114th Congress. Both the House and Senate, which will have a new majority leader in Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell, will gavel in for the new Congress at noon today. The chambers each begin with a prayer, but… Continue reading
May 24 Judge allows U.S. Rep. John Conyers’ name on August primary ballot By Associated Press A judge on Friday ordered U.S. Rep. John Conyers' name placed on the August primary ballot, trumping Michigan election officials who said the Democrat was ineligible because of problems with his nominating petitions. Continue reading
Oct 21 House Panel Votes to Repeal Insurance Industry Antitrust Exemption The House Judiciary Committee voted Wednesday to revoke the health insurance industry's limited antitrust exemption, which exempts the industry from federal oversight of business practices such as price fixing. Continue reading