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Article snippet: Nearly 60 Democratic female lawmakers are calling on the House Oversight Committee to open an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against MORE. In a letter, 56 members of the Democratic Women's Working Group (DWWG) ask Oversight Chairman united to tell their stories at a joint news conference. The White House did not immediately respond to The Hill's request for comment on the new letter, but in the past has vehemently denied the allegations. Their call comes at a time when women are coming forward with their "Me Too" accounts and shining a light on sexual misconduct. The accusations has led to a wave of resignations and ousters of prominent men who served in politics, the media, Hollywood, and other industries. "In the time of 'Me Too,' women across the country are coming forward with their own harrowing stories of sexual harassment and assault. Members of Congress have also come under scrutiny and investigation, with some resigning, for improper sexual conduct. We cannot ignore the multitude of women who have come forward with accusations against Mr. Trump," the DWWG members wrote. The female lawmakers said Trump's "own remarks appear to back up the allegations," referring to the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape that surfaced during the 2016 election in which he boasted about groping and kissing women without their consent. "The President has boasted in public and in crude terms that he feels at liberty to perpetrate such conduct against wome... Link to the full article to read more