Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who reported just 18% of his $2.2 million leadership PAC cash going to other candidates and groups, but spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on consultants, roughly $59,000 on airfare, and $20,000 at high-end hotels and resorts;
Congressional Leadership PACs: How Fundraising Hides Luxury Trips – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Dozens of members of Congress are accused of exploiting loopholes to turn corporate contributions into luxury travel, all under the facade of fundraising.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/lx/these-congressmembers-turned-campaign-contributions-into-luxury-travel-and-somehow-its-not-illegal/2754914/
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