The US Congress has allowed for its members the possibility that they can spend whatever money is left from campaign finance on their own personal expenses. This article by Lachlan Markay is published by Axios. Here is an excerpt:
Federal regulators last week allowed a legal loophole that could effectively let former members of Congress spend leftover campaign money on personal expenses.
Why it matters: Campaign finance reform advocates say that opens the door to former public servants to live large off of money intended for political contests. Scores are already retired, and more members are heading for the door this fall ahead of potential Democratic losses and GOP challenges.
The details: It’s illegal for current or former members of Congress to spend campaign money on personal expenses.
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