WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) – Congressman Blake Farenthold of Texas became the latest politician to leave office amid allegations of sexual harrassment. The four-term Republican representative on Thursday released a short video in which he apologized and announced his decision not to seek reelection. At least four U.S. lawmakers in both parties have either announced their resignations or retirements after being accused of inappropriate behavior.
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