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North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
- House Ethics panel found Rep. Chuck Edwards engaged in persistent, unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female aides and recommended censure.
- The report details lavish gifts (jewelry, designer bags, guns, vacations, dinners, electronics) and behavior that made the aides uncomfortable and prompted their departures.
- Edwards denies any sexual or romantic intent, urged colleagues to distinguish affection from harassment, and dropped his reelection bid after the censure recommendation.
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