Many such settlements go through Congress' obscure Office of Compliance, which has said it's paid more than $17 million over the last 20 years to resolve claims of sexual harassment, pay disputes and other disagreements.
Facing pressure, House OKs anti-harassment training →
Complaints from staff against members of Congress generally go to the Office of Compliance, which last week said it has settled one claim since 2013 resulting from sexual harassment.
Ethics panel expands probe into GOP Rep. Farenthold of Texas →
