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Audrey Cook
Coverage of Audrey Cook in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive: Marsha Blackburn faced Senate ethics probe over use of tax dollars for political campaigns
U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn's office was investigated by the Senate Ethics Committee over allegations of using taxpayer funds for political campaigns. The probe included interviews with her staff about their interactions with campaign strategist Ward Baker and whether staff were pressured to engage in political activities using government resources. Blackburn's office confirmed the investigation but refused to release related correspondence.