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Retired congressmen keep cash in campaign accounts for personal use
Several former lawmakers who left public life last January kept campaign funds for personal expenses, travel, or charitable giving. John Wydler led with 38519 dollars, Mendel Davis planned to spend 23612 on back treatment, and James Hanley, Edward Patten, William Harsha, Robert Giaimo, and Robert McEwen also drew funds after retirement under loose rules.
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Washington
Congress
John Wydler
Rn.y
Capitol Hill
Federal Election Commission
Mendel Davis
D-S.c
Davis
Election Commission
James Hanley
D-N.y
House Post Office and Civil
Hanley
Edward Patten
D-N.j
William Harsha
Chillicothe
House Budget Committee
Robert Giaimo
D-Conn
Robert McEwen