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Illinois congressman hires firms to review office spending

(AP) — An Illinois congressman under scrutiny for lavish expenses, including redecorating his Washington office in the style of the PBS television series "Downton Abbey," announced Friday that he has hired private firms to oversee spending for his official and campaign operations. According to a review by The Associated Press, Schock has billed taxpayers and donors to his campaign $40,000 for more than a dozen flights since 2011. Earlier rules prohibited lawmakers from using office accounts to pay for flights on private aircraft, allowing payments only for federally licensed charter and commercial flights.

 

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