Navy admiral resigns as top doctor for Congress amid misconduct allegations

Resignation follows allegations

Monahan, a two-star Navy admiral, stepped down from his role as lawmakers’ top doctor, Thune said Thursday. A source familiar with the matter told CBS News that the allegations relate to care decisions and tasks Monahan asked sailors under him to perform.

The public version of a watchdog report includes many redactions and limited detail. Investigators nevertheless identified a “gap in clinical quality management,” and found that some drugs, including sleep aids and pain medication, were not properly inventoried or tracked.

Navy inquiry underway

The Navy Times reported that military personnel in the office were pressured to work 70 to 80 hours a week and take on unwanted tasks. It described examples including cutting a congressman’s toenails and delivering medication to a private residence at 3 a.m.

Long service in Capitol role

Monahan had served as attending physician since 2009. He is a professor at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland, and previously chaired its medicine department.

Office serves Capitol community

The office offers minor first aid and other general medical support. It also helps plan for and respond to disasters that may affect the Capitol.