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The Payne Bribery Case And The United States Senate

The Payne Bribery Case And The United States Senate

Albert Henry Walker

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104320157
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The Payne Bribery Case And The United States Senate: A Pamphlet is a historical document written by Albert Henry Walker in 1886. The pamphlet provides a detailed account of the Payne bribery scandal that took place in the United States Senate in 1884. The scandal involved allegations that Senator Henry B. Payne of Ohio had accepted bribes to support legislation that would benefit a railroad company. The pamphlet sheds light on the corrupt practices that were prevalent in the Senate at the time and the efforts made by some lawmakers to expose and root out such practices. The author, Albert Henry Walker, was a journalist and political commentator who was known for his investigative reporting and advocacy for political reform. The Payne Bribery Case And The United States Senate: A Pamphlet is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political corruption in the United States and the efforts made to combat it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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