Washington Letter on Congress, receptions and cabinet perks
Our special correspondent reports the President hosts daily receptions at one o'clock where all are admitted. The piece notes a new lounge called dame duck alley for unemployed politicians, Congress cash and patronage at play, and shifts in access to Congress. It satirically questions cabinet perfumery schemes and whether deception is justifiable.
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Congress
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Olmsted's Expense Account Details in Campaign Filing
Congressman Olmsted filed his election expense account showing no receipts or contributions, paying 6709 dollars 8 cents from his own funds. Major item was 1360 dollars for postage. Harrisburg Republican club billed 40 dollars. remaining funds went to campaign committees in Dauphin Lebanon and Cumberland counties, with personal gifts totaling 3080 dollars to Lebanon, Cumberland, and Dauphin counties.
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Marlin E. Olmsted
Harrisburg Republican Club
Dauphin
Lebanon
Cumberland Counties
Olmstead
Lebanon County
Cumberland
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