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He worked in the Senate for years, becoming Assistant Secretary to the Democrats, and, in 1961 , Secretary to the Democrats.
Baker was a close associate of Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson .

In the early 1950s , Baker was allegedly involved with Intercontinental Hotels Corporation 's Casino operations in the Dominican Republic .

Baker was also allegedly involved with underworld figures in a scheme to profit from Vending Machine s for federally granted programs.

Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy investigated Baker as part of his effort to discredit Lyndon Johnson. It was a dangerous gamble, because Baker was also allegedly involved in procuring women for John F. Kennedy.

On October 7 , 1963 , Baker resigned his post as Secretary to the Majority, in the US Senate, after increasing allegations in the press, and by Republicans.

Baker's secretary, Nancy Carole Tyler , shared an apartment with Mary Jo Kopechne who was then secretary to Senator George Smathers .


BIBLIOGRAPHY


  • Robert A. Caro, ''Lyndon Johnson: Master of the Senate'' (2002)

  • Bobby Baker, ''Wheeling and Dealing: Confessions of a Capitol Hill Operator'' (1978)