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Gerry Connolly: “I think we do need a Hatch Act to set the rules of engagement, but when you actually prohibit somebody from a personal…”

On the recordJune 20, 2011
I think we do need a Hatch Act to set the rules of engagement, but when you actually prohibit somebody from a personal photograph with the President because it is a re-election year, to me, that crosses the line.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly argues that prohibiting personal photos with the President during election years is excessive.

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