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Olympic leaders valued image over safety, US House panel finds
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A congressional review of the U.S. Olympic system’s handling of sex-abuse cases criticizes a culture that sought to protect reputation and image over athlete safety. A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee released the report Thursday, outlining conclusions about the handling of sex-abuse cases involving Larry Nassar and others that have led to calls for change…
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USOC woes pose oversight challenge for DeGette, Congress
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In a conference call Friday, leaders of the U.S. Olympic Committee celebrated a great fundraising year and a pile of medals earned in the Winter Games. Things are bright, they said, with the possibility of another Winter Games coming to the United States. As incoming board Chairwoman Susanne Lyons put it, the Larry Nassar scandal…
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Lawmakers debate over statute of limitations bill on reporting child abuse
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An bill to put on notice school administrators, teachers and others who are required by law but fail to report sexual abuse is on hold while lawmakers iron out just how long the statute of limitations for those cases should be. State Sen. Rhonda Fields, an Aurora Democrat, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 58,…
