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Senator gets okay to hire lawyer advising on harassment policy, providing free legal advice to victims

But Senate Internal Economy Committee members had some pointed questions for ISG Sen. McPhedran, who has set up a confidential email address for Senate staff who’ve been harassed to get help.

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BY CHARELLE EVELYN
March 7, 2018

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Senator gets okay to hire lawyer advising on harassment policy, providing free legal advice to victims

But Senate Internal Economy Committee members had some pointed questions for ISG Sen. McPhedran, who has set up a confidential email address for Senate staff who’ve been harassed to get help.

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