Allegations Rep. Tony Gonzales sent explicit texts to second staffer spark calls for action
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New allegations that Rep. Tony Gonzales sent explicit texts to a second staffer sparked calls for action.
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New allegations claim Rep. Tony Gonzales sent sexually explicit text messages to a campaign staffer. This marks the second time the Texas Republican has faced accusations of sexual advances toward an employee. The new report from the San Antonio Express-News is renewing calls from several Republicans for further action against the embattled congressman.
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