Ryan told Franks he should resign, and said he would refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee, his statement said. “The speaker takes seriously his obligation to ensure a safe workplace in the House,” the statement said. The House Ethics Committee has requested Greene to cooperate with the investigation and appear before the panel. Franks is also a member of the House Freedom Caucus, a hard-right faction that has often clashed with Republican leaders. He continued as chairman of a House Judiciary subcommittee and as a member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Source: Washington Post December 07, 2017 22:55 UTC