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Press Clip from Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Should campaign donations pay for Craig's defense?

SOURCE: Dan Popkey // The Idaho Statesman

26 Oct 2007 // Sen. Larry Craig's decision to use campaign funds for his criminal defense appears to conflict with federal election law, according to a watchdog group.

The problem for Craig, R-Idaho, is that one of his two legal teams is on the record saying Craig's arrest and conviction for disorderly conduct are "wholly unrelated to the performance of official duties."

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