Former Senator Bob Packwood Dies at 93
Bob Packwood, a former Republican Senator from Oregon who resigned amid a sexual harassment scandal, has died at the age of 93. Packwood was known for his maverick political stance.
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Bob Packwood, senator who resigned amid sexual misconduct scandal, dies aged 93
The moderate Republican, an advocate of abortion rights, resigned in 1995 amid accusations of sexual harassment Former US senator Bob Packwood, a moderate Oregon Republican whose reputation as a champion of abortion and women’s rights was spoiled at the end of his career by allegations of sexual harassment, has died. He was 93. Packwood’s death on Saturday was announced in an obituary sent to media outlets by his family. Continue reading...
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Before the #MeToo era, Packwood stood out as an example of private behavior undermining a man’s public image
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