Latest: Democratic senator refuses to be silent on Conyers
DETROIT (AP) — The Latest on allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. John Conyers (all times local):
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One of only two Democrats who have called for Congressman John Conyers to resign amid sexual harassment allegations has walked out of a Democratic Caucus meeting, saying the issue isn't being taken seriously.
Rep. Kathleen Rice said Wednesday that Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke only "very briefly" about sexual harassment and focused mostly on efforts by female members to combat it.
Rice says she will not "stand silent, even in the face of pressure from leadership."
Caucus chairman Rep.