Congressman Alcee Hastings’ employment of longtime girlfriend under investigation by ethics committee

Congressman Alcee Hastings, who has had his longtime girlfriend on the congressional payroll for decades, is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee over the relationship and employment. The Broward-Palm Beach County Democrat, the longest serving member of Congress from Florida. His having a relationship with an employee appears to violate a House rule passed last year, spurred by the #MeToo movement. (Joe Cavaretta / South Florida Sun Sentinel)