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Former Bush ethics lawyer calls federally funded ads possibly impeachable

Original: "Richard Painter, a former # WhiteHouse ethics lawyer under George W. Bush, said the use of federal funds for the ads co

Richard Painter, who served as White House ethics lawyer under George W. Bush, said spending federal funds on certain ads could amount to an abuse of power and an impeachable offense. He urged Congress to demand reimbursement for the spending, warning that the practice is very dangerous.

Why now: Painter's charge that federal money may have been improperly used for political advertising raises impeachment questions amid heightened scrutiny of the administration.

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• "Richard Painter, a former # WhiteHouse ethics lawyer under George W. Bush, said the use of federal funds for the ads could be an “abuse of power” and “an impeachable offense.” He urged # Congress to demand a reimbursement for the spending. “This is very dangerous,” Mr.… · ZhiZhu@newsie.social · 2

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