nprnews_____ = ||| lubuntu at wor3 89S7|||House Ethics Committee Investigating GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida||| kickerpage = |||no kicker pagenpr for NPRNEWS||| summarynpr = |||The investigation follows a series of allegations against the Florida congressman, including illegal drug use and sexual misconduct.

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The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, seen here addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in February.

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House Ethics Committee Investigating GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida

The investigation follows a series of allegations against the Florida congressman, including illegal drug use and sexual misconduct.