What led to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation from Congress?
Summary
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress ahead of a House Ethics Committee hearing. The hearing was scheduled to consider penalties for over two dozen violations related to campaign finance rules.Key Facts
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida.
- She resigned on a Tuesday before an Ethics Committee hearing.
- The hearing was to decide on sanctions for more than 24 campaign finance violations.
- Campaign finance violations involve breaking rules about money used for political campaigns.
- The House Ethics Committee reviews the conduct of members of Congress.
- The report about this came from CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
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