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House has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, Rep. Mace claims
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins "The Takeout" with her reaction.
What happened
According to CBS News’s source item, House has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, Rep. Mace claims, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina says a subpoena revealed that secret payouts used to settle sexual harassment claims against lawmakers have totaled $338,000 since 2004. Former Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California joins “The Takeout” with her reaction.
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Primary source: House has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, Rep. Mace claims via CBS News. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- House has spent $338,000 since 2004 to settle harassment claims against lawmakers, Rep. Mace claimsCBS News - 2026-05-08T22:37:03+00:00
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