While Federal Workers Go Without Pay, 30 Members of Congress Spotted Vacationing at Scottish Castle on Taxpayer Dime
Representative Derrick Van Orden defended the taxpayer-funded trip to Scotland, stating it was pre-approved by the Ethics Committee for economic development.
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30 members of Congress are facing criticism for taking a taxpayer-funded trip to Scotland during a partial government shutdown that has left federal employees without pay.
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