But these actions, when taken in combination with each other and when viewed under a totality of the circumstances test, led the Committee to find that Representative Edwards engaged in unprofessional conduct toward two young female staffers and said conduct created a hostile work environment. that resulted in both staffers leaving the employment of Mr. Edwards office. Furthermore, the Committee on Ethics recommends a floor sanction should be imposed and that Representative Edwards should be censored for his conduct. (07:27–07:37)
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Asserts that Representative Edwards engaged in unprofessional conduct creating a hostile work environment.
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