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Dem Rep. Alcee Hastings Under Ethics Investigation For Relationship With Staffer

Florida Congressman Alcee Hastings is in hot water. Again.

The long-serving representative is now being investigated over an allegedly inappropriate relationship with a staffer.

How does a man like this keep getting reelected?

The Hill reports:

Ethics panel investigating Rep. Hastings over relationship with staffer

The House Ethics Committee revealed on Thursday that it is investigating Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) over whether his relationship with a member of his staff breaks House rules.

Hastings has admitted to being in a relationship with his aide, Patricia Williams, who serves as his deputy district director.

The committee is now investigating whether Hastings violated House rules with that relationship and if he received any improper gifts from that employee.

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