Tea Party Congressman Paid for Boring Vacation with Campaign Funds
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Dragging your kids to Ronald Reagan’s grave for a family “vacation” is irresponsible enough, but paying for it with money given to you for a senate election campaign is a big no-no.
Dragging your kids to Ronald Reagan’s grave for a family “vacation” is irresponsible enough, but paying for it with money given to you for a senate election campaign is a big no-no.
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