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Maverick Republican Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon, who resigned after sexual harassment scandal, dies

  • Former U.S. Sen. Bob Packwood of Oregon has died at 93.
  • A noted moderate Republican and maverick, he was a leading pro-choice voice and helped drive the landmark 1986 tax reform.
  • His long Senate career ended after a 1990s ethics probe and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, prompting his 1995 resignation.
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