Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, has issued a 22-page letter in response to an ethics report that found he engaged in what was described as "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct." In the letter, Edwards argues that his actions, which he characterizes as an "affectionate friendship," do not warrant censure.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards responds to ethics report on conduct
Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has responded to an ethics report that accused him of unprofessional conduct. In his 22-page letter, he defends his actions as a mere affectionate friendship.
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