https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/california-senate-hopeful-rep-katie-porter-accused-misusing-taxpayer
The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) is accusing U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, a leading contender for retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, of violating congressional ethics rules.
The group alleges that Porter, D-Irvine, ran political ads using taxpayer funds. The messaging and imagery of the ads were essentially identical to the ads from her campaign. That could violate House ethics rules that expressly forbid Members from using taxpayers funding for campaigns or political purposes.
As a result of the alleged infraction, FACT sent a letter of request to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) calling for an immediate investigation.
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https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/california-senate-hopeful-rep-katie-porter-accused-misusing-taxpayer
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The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) is accusing U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, a leading contender for retiring Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat, of violating congressional ethics rules.
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The group alleges that Porter, D-Irvine, ran political ads using taxpayer funds. The messaging and imagery of the ads were essentially identical to the ads from her campaign. That could violate House ethics rules that expressly forbid Members from using taxpayers funding for campaigns or political purposes.
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As a result of the alleged infraction, FACT sent a letter of request to the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) calling for an immediate investigation.
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