Packwood
Americannoun
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Packwood resigned in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Commission voted unanimously to expel him.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Director Allen Packwood said while most people know Churchill as "the wartime leader and a bigger man", he was a keen sportsman in his youth.
From BBC • Aug. 9, 2024
In 1995, Sen. Robert Packwood left his post for the same reason.
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2023
During tough negotiations over a child care bill with Bob Packwood of Oregon, he challenged her to a game of gin rummy.
From New York Times • Jan. 11, 2023
Captain Maxwell, who joined some time ago, is an active, diligent officer in his corps; and Mr. Packwood, as well as Mr. Holliday, our new chaplain, are very good men in their respective stations.
From Memoirs and Correspondence of Admiral Lord de Saumarez, Vol. I by Ross, John, Sir
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