Lawmakers react to Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation
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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned before her House Ethics hearing on misconduct allegations.
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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday, just before her scheduled House Ethics hearing. The hearing was convened to determine if she should be sanctioned for allegations including theft and other misconduct. Her resignation preempted any potential disciplinary action or findings from the ethics committee. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have begun reacting to her departure from Congress.
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