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- ↑ Kitchenman, Andrew; KTOO, Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & (May 11, 2017). "Eastman becomes first Alaska state representative to be censured". KTOO.
- ↑ "Ethics Panel Finds State Senator Violated Alaska Ethics Law". AP NEWS.
- ↑ "Sexual Harassment Flap Tops Agenda of Alaska Lawmakers". Los Angeles Times. March 2, 1993.