House prohibits sexual relationships between lawmakers and their staffers

The new rule is a response to the wave of sexual harassment and misconduct scandals that have dominated news on Capitol Hill since October.

The American flag flies next to the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 15, 2017. (Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg)

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