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George H.W. Bush: This would prohibit Members of Congress from diverting excess honoraria to charities.

On the recordJuly 6, 1989
This would prohibit Members of Congress from diverting excess honoraria to charities.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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White House Fact Sheet on Proposed Legislation To Eliminate Congressional Honoraria

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