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Packwood Sent Packing (1995)

This Day

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Political Scandals and the Rise of Accountability

This chapter explores the scandal of a former senator whose predatory behavior towards staff led to his expulsion, highlighting the response from the ethics committee and significant societal shifts. It connects historical events of sexual misconduct in Washington to the emergence of more women in politics and discusses the complexities of genuine change versus political motivations surrounding these issues.

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