GOP staffer likely misused public funds on girlfriend: House ethics probe

A member of Rep. Mike Collins' (R-GA) staff likely misused public funds by hiring his girlfriend for government work that she failed to do, the Board of the Office of Congressional Conduct told the House Ethics Committee.

In a 33-page report released on Monday, the board said Brandon Phillips had been accused of using "congressional resources for unofficial or otherwise unauthorized purposes" and may have "discriminated unfairly by dispensing special favors or privileges by participating in the retention of an employee with whom Mr.