Oregon’s Maverick Senator Packwood Dies at 93 After Scandal
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Former Oregon Republican Sen. Bob Packwood, a long-time advocate for abortion rights who often bucked his party, died at 93. His career ended after a 1993-95 ethics investigation into sexual misconduct and staff harassment, which led to his resignation in 1995, followed by a lobbying career; his legacy remains defined by the scandal despite legislative achievements like the 1986 tax reform.
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