To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
Demand that politicians pay back hush money
I just learned today that members of Congress have paid out $15 million of taxpayer money in secret settlements in response to complaints on harassment, including to women abused in a sexual manner, to keep people quiet. I am asking for your signature to demand that these members of Congress pay back the money that was "stolen" from the United States' budget.
Why is this important?
Hush money has been paid to keep those who have been harassed by members of Congress quiet using U.S. tax dollars. This is absolutely appalling!
Who told them to use OUR money for THEIR indiscretions? These actions were in response to complaints relating to sexual harassment, but also to complaints regarding racial and religious discrimination, as well as discrimination against people with disabilities. These payments should have been a personal expense.
Who told them to use OUR money for THEIR indiscretions? These actions were in response to complaints relating to sexual harassment, but also to complaints regarding racial and religious discrimination, as well as discrimination against people with disabilities. These payments should have been a personal expense.