Incumbent Ford travels on credit as campaign rivals pay upfront
President Ford's incumbency provides a travel credit advantage as his trips are billed to the government and reimbursed later, while Reagan and Carter must pay in advance for chartered flights. White House staff manage bookings on government time and officials note ongoing reimbursements and funding delays affect rival campaigns.
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David E. Rosenbaum
NY Times News
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Ronald Reagan
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Ron Nessen
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Ray Zook
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Philip W Buchen
Federal Election Commission
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