This week FACT released a list you don't want to be on: The Top Ethics Violators of 2018.
This year’s list includes improper fundraising, covering-up workplace harassment and abuse, the running of an illegal “Scam PAC,” disseminating classified or false information and failing to report the loss of taxpayer funds.
The top violators are Congressional Leadership for failing to adequately protect congressional staff from sexual and other forms of harassment. Over a year ago, FACT asked congressional leaders to release the names of all Members of Congress tied to the $17 million in taxpayer funds that the Office of Compliance (OOC) has paid out to victims of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination over the past 20 years. Until congressional leaders actually name the names of those who have already used taxpayer money for these settlements, this systemic problem will only get worse.
The American people have a right to know if their elected representatives in Congress used taxpayer funds to settle harassment claims. The citizens are the "employers" of Congress and for far too long have been denied the ability to hold their "employees" accountable for illegal behavior, yet they have been forced to pay for it.
Also on the list:
You can read the full list here.
Some of the media coverage on FACT's Worst Ethics Violators included:
Today, I was on the David Webb Show on Sirius XM Patriot, and you can listen here. I've continued to be on the radio and several other shows are posted on FACT's You Tube page.
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This will be my final email of the year, but I'm looking forward to sharing with you FACT's important work in 2019 as we continue to hold our elected officials accountable. Thank you for your support of FACT.
Kendra Arnold
Executive Director
Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust
Washington, D.C. USA
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