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House Ends Spousal Pay

By Jen B. on July 24, 2007 11:15 AM | Comments (0)

icon_money.gifFrom the USA Today:

Spouses don't belong on campaign payrolls, the House says, voting to end a practice that has benefited some members of Congress for years.

Current Rep. John Doolittle, R-Calif., drew controversy last year by using his wife, Julie, as his main fundraiser and paying her a 15% commission on donations she brought in rather than the flat fee often charged by fundraisers. Doolittle canceled the arrangement following his narrow re-election last fall.

An excellent step in the right direction. The article mentions that it might be harder to pass in the Senate; however, I think it'll probably be a bit easier due to a) public support and b) Senators probably won't be too outspoken in their opposition. ("Yes, I oppose this legislation because I like to pay my wife with campaign funds so she can buy a new dress for the annual gala.") Of course, stranger things have happened.

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