Elizabeth Ray, working for U.S. Representative Wayne Hays, would have affairs with whomever he directed...
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Decades before #MeToo, one woman, known as the 'Washington Fringe Benefit', used her story to bring down one of the most powerful men in Congress. 1976.

In 1976, Elizabeth Ray alleged she was kept on the federal payroll as a secretary-receptionist for Ohio Congressman Wayne Hays in exchange for sexual favors, igniting a national scandal over power, payroll abuse, and sex in Washington. In this classic Good Night America interview, Ray walks through how she got to Washington.

From difficult childhood to jobs including Playboy bunny and Watergate hostess to "hostess on boat parties" paid from public funds. Ms. Ray describes her unusual hours as a "secretary," her dream of becoming an actress like Marilyn Monroe, her fascination with powerful men, and why she felt like a "political sexual hooker", despite wanting to get an education and normal family life.

The episode then opens to questions, when reporters from Associated Press and others consider exploitation, loneliness, psychiatric help, and whether this is the "tip of the iceberg" in Congress. The closing focus still resonates today: taxpayer money used for personal favors, and sexual intimidation in the workplace where young staffers are at the mercy of powerful bosses.

Essential context for anyone following modern debates over abuse of power and harassment in politics.

Host: Geraldo Rivera - Good Night America
Guest: Elizabeth Ray

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth Ray
01:56 Elizabeth Ray's White House Visit
03:13 Background and Early Jobs
04:56 Entry into Government Work and Boat Parties
05:50 Details of the Boat Parties and Compensation
07:35 Daily Routine as a Congressional Employee
08:30 Aspirations to be an Actress and Marilyn Monroe Connection
10:00 The Allure of Power and Politicians
11:31 Elizabeth Ray's Feelings About Her Role
13:09 Press Conference - Questions from Reporters
15:57 Reflections and Future Aspirations
17:19 Host's Commentary on the Scandal

This footage has been remastered for Yotube and is provided courtesy Geraldo's Television History.

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Courtesy of Geraldo's Television History.