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Relatives profited from campaigns

A report says House members paid family about $5.8 million over the past three election cycles.

SOURCE: David Lerman // Hampton Roads, VA Daily Press

19 Jun 2007 // When Rep. Jo Ann Davis needed someone to help put up yard signs and organize volunteers for her re-election campaign last summer and fall, the Gloucester Republican turned to a trusted hand: her son Charles. He was paid $1,500 for the work.

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