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What Counts As An Official Act? Why Corruption Is Hard To Convict

The NPR Politics Podcast

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Corruption Unveiled: A Senator's Indictment

This chapter examines the federal indictment against a senator accused of severe corruption, including accepting bribes for sensitive information and influencing legal outcomes. It also discusses the senator's controversial defense related to his immigrant background and the evolving reactions from his fellow politicians, reflecting shifts in party dynamics and accountability standards.

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