*WASHINGTON: *Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill, who has been accused ofhaving a sexual relationship with a staffer in violation of House ofRepresentatives rules, said Sunday she was stepping down.
“It is with a broken heart that today I announce my resignation fromCongress,” Hill said in a letter posted on Twitter.
“This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do, but I believe it is thebest thing for my constituents, my community and our country,” she wrote.
The House Committee on Ethics announced Wednesday that it was investigatingallegations that the California Democrat — who is going through a divorce —“may have engaged in a sexual relationship with an individual on hercongressional staff.”
Hill has reportedly admitted to a relationship with a campaign staffer —which is not against the rules — but denied having one with a member of hercongressional staff.
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released a statement after Hill’s announcementsaying the freshman congresswoman had “acknowledged errors in judgment thatmade her continued service as a Member untenable.”
“We must ensure a climate of integrity and dignity in the Congress, and inall workplaces,” the statement said. -APP/AFP
