Kind of sounds like you're talking about lobbyists? They basically influence government figures through favors, usually endorsements and cash. They influence decisions and what the US does abroad. A big reason why we support Saudi Arabia so much, because we do business with them.
The role of women in the United States has changed dramatically over the past few decades. For one, more and more women have taken on new responsibilities outside the home by joining the paid workforce. While women made up only about one-third of the workforce in 1969, women today make up almost half of all workers in the United States. Women are also stepping up to lead the country; a record number of women ran for public office in 2012, and a record-high percentage of women are serving in Congress. In addition to making progress on issues of economics and leadership, women have made progress on health issues, which impact women’s personal well-being, as well as their economic security. Over the past few years, women have been able to end gender discrimination by big insurance companies and gain free contraception coverage because of the Affordable Care Act.
They investigated the incident of Watergate very heavily.
This was very problematic, as it seemed that Nixon was spying on other campaigns. The Watergate scandal marked an abuse of power, so it was important that Congress investigated this and kept his power in check
