By Elana Schor | POLIITCO
Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.) said Wednesday that he has asked the attorney for a former aide he paid to resolve a workplace misconduct claim to release him from confidentiality rules so he can share the details of their settlement.
Grijalva became the second sitting House member embroiled in controversy over Congress’ secretive system for settling workplace misconduct claims after the Washington Times reported Tuesday he paid more than $48,000 to a staffer over a hostile work environment claim stemming from his alcohol use. The Arizona Democrat slammed the newspaper’s report but did not dispute that a settlement was reached on his behalf.
