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Congressional staff planned Italy and France trip before election
Original: Congressional staff planned official trip with luxury stops in Italy and France weeks before election
Congressional staff planned an official trip weeks before the election that included stops at luxury destinations in Italy and France, according to NBC News. The itinerary's timing and expense are drawing attention, with observers questioning whether taxpayer-funded travel was appropriate so close to Election Day. The report has become part of a broader conversation about how members of Congress and their staff use official travel budgets.
Why now: The trip's luxury stops and timing just before an election raise ethics questions about official travel.
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