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The measure, adopted on a May 2 voice vote minutes before the House of Representatives adjourned at 11:59 p.m., was labeled as an effort to "clarify certain matters relating to official conduct" of the House of Representatives.
The change stipulated that members of Congress can fly their own airplanes on official business as well as accept "personal use of an aircraft ... that is supplied by an individual on the basis of personal friendship."
I think it's pretty safe to say that Congressmen are good at making friends among lobbyists and fat cats who might need their favors. When an ethical congressman is doing the people's business, it's practically his responsibility to save the taxpayers money by flying free in a luxury private jet rather than waiting in line at the airport for a lousy "first-class" seat. I know I would be much better at writing new ethical laws if I were comfortable and refreshed after traveling privately with friends as opposed to joining the odd assortment of common folks you typically find on commercial flights these days.
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