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FEC says lawmakers can use campaign contributions for home security

By Melissa Quinn
Published July 13, 2017 7:12pm ET
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FEC says lawmakers can use campaign contributions for home security
The Federal Election Commission decided to weigh in on the use of campaign funds for security after a gunman opened fire on Republican lawmakers who were practicing for the annual charity congressional baseball game in Alexandria, Va., last month. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | Alex Brandon

The Federal Election Commission approved guidance to allow members of Congress to use campaign funds to pay for security systems in the wake of the shooting at the GOP’s baseball practice last month.

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