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Former Representative Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual assault, prompting efforts to rescind his federal retirement benefits.
Representative Lauren Boebert is seeking to strip taxpayer-funded pensions from former Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after both resigned following sexual misconduct allegations. Boebert argues that current law, which requires a criminal conviction to forfeit benefits, should be expanded for such cases.
Representative leading the effort to strip pensions
Boebert's version of this story ↗While all outlets cover Swalwell’s resignation following allegations of sexual assault, center-left sources like The Guardian focus on the "disarray" the exit causes in the California gubernatorial race. Conversely, right-leaning outlets such as Fox News and WorldNetDaily emphasize Republican-led efforts to pass the "SWALWELL Act" and strip the former congressman of his taxpayer-funded pension.
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