Lawmaker with lavish decor billed private planes, concerts

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Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock, a rising Republican star already facing an ethics inquiry, has spent taxpayer and campaign funds on flights aboard private planes owned by some of his key donors, The Associated Press has found. There also have been other expensive travel and entertainment charges, including for a massage company and music concerts.

Asked for comment, Schock responded in an email on Monday that he travels frequently throughout his Peoria-area district "to stay connected with my constituents" and also travels to raise money for his campaign committee and congressional colleagues

Schock's high-flying lifestyle, combined with questions about expenses decorating his office after the TV show "Downton Abbey," add to awkward perceptions on top of allegations he illegally solicited donations in 2012.

Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/lawmaker-lavish-decor-billed-private-planes-concerts-083108684--politics.html

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And the rubes will keep voting for him.

[valerief]

1. Cuz, um, liberty and freedoms. nt

[atreides1]

2. "And the rubes will keep voting for him."

Because he's Republican, white, loves Jesus, and thinks everyone should have a gun!

P.S. He also believes that women are only entitled to the rights that men give them...

[ColesCountyDem]

3. I wonder what the decor in his closet looks like? n/t

[grilled onions]

4. I'm "Schock'd" I Tell You!

He is crafty for getting away with so much in so little time ans stupid for thinking others will not catch on.