Dozens Of Capitol Hill Staffers Speak Out About Sexual Misconduct By Lawmakers

"There's a little bit of a sex trade on Capitol Hill."

The dam appears to have officially broken on stories of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. Last week, the Associated Press provided accounts from four current or former female lawmakers who said they experienced forms of sexual harassment from fellow lawmakers during their time in office. Tuesday, CNN published a report that cites "more than 50 people" who have worked on Capitol Hill who paint a consistent picture of rampant sexual harassment and misconduct at the hands of the political elite.

CNN reports that it spoke with "more than 50 lawmakers, current and former Hill aides and political veterans who have worked in Congress," and found, "[w]ith few exceptions, every person said they have personally experienced sexual harassment on the Hill or know of others who have."

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