Sentences with phrase «claims against lawmakers»

-- Kate McDonnell, general counsel for the Assembly Democratic caucus, on an Associated Press request for records about sexual harassment claims against lawmakers.

Some have questioned whether JCOPE is the best venue to investigate harassment claims against lawmakers.

The denial by Assemblyman Vito Lopez came as reports emerged Monday that New York state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver in June authorized the payment of more than $ 100,000 to settle a separate sexual - harassment claim against the lawmaker.

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A Republican running against an Ohio lawmaker with whom she exchanged sexual text messages has followed through on her threat to release more texts, even as the legislator pursues an extortion claim against her.

The claim has reopened the wounds of Clinton's bitter primary battle against Sen. Bernie SandersBernard (Bernie) SandersSunday shows preview: Lawmakers weigh in after Texas school shooting Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating Primary win gives resurgent left a new shot of adrenaline MORE (I - Vt.)

No matter: State lawmakers want to punish the generosity of wealthy New Yorkers by halving the charitable deduction they can claim against income taxes.

Republicans said the ballot moniker clashed with Democrats» support of Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver (D - Manhattan) after he approved a secret settlement of sexual harassment claims against former lawmaker Vito Lopez.

Under a state law passed in June of last year, ride - hailing contractors are required to pass a criminal background check, but county lawmakers lobbied for more thorough vetting for prospective contractors in Westchester amid a slew of allegations against Uber and its employees, including a class action suit claiming drivers had sexually assaulted customers.

Lawmakers quickly adopted the call for an independent counsel to investigate the claims against the county and will allow for an investigation into procedures that were in place during Dirschberger's tenure with county government.

The shrinkage comes after a rocky 2007, the blog notes, «marked by a host of 3 - 2 decisions divided down party lines, a complaint issued against it by the AFL - CIO which claimed the board was systematically destroying the right of employees to unionize and conduct union activities, and a congressional hearing where members of the Board were called before U.S. lawmakers to explain the situation.»

Growing lawsuits against Spotify have earned the attention of lawmakers to reforming music licensing for effective management of future lawsuits with copyright infringement claims.