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Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned just before a House Ethics Committee meeting. She faced potential sanctions related to theft allegations. (sources: cnbc, cbsnews, axios, cspan, rollcall)
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Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation marks her departure amid ongoing ethics investigations. She was indicted for allegedly stealing nearly $5 million in federal disaster funds.
- Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in Covid-19 disaster funds.
- Her resignation occurred shortly before a scheduled House Ethics Committee meeting to discuss potential sanctions.
- Lawmakers were preparing to vote on her expulsion from Congress.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights ongoing issues of ethics and accountability within Congress.
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