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The Powell Scandal
- Paul Powell, Illinois Secretary of State, died and left a shocking legacy.
- $750,000 in cash was found in his closet, revealing his corruption.
Dwyer's Rise and Fall
- Bud Dwyer, a successful politician, had a perfect record and served as Pennsylvania State Treasurer.
- A public feud with Governor Thornburgh began when Dwyer refused to reimburse the First Lady's travel expenses.
The FICA Scandal
- Pennsylvania overpaid FICA taxes, and Dwyer oversaw the contract to fix it.
- The contract went to CTA, a suspicious company linked to bribery, raising concerns.