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Schock billed private planes, concerts

Peoria Congressman Aaron Schock spent taxpayer and campaign funds on private planes to fly around the country on aircraft owned by some of his donors.

An Associated Press review of his expense records found the flights. There also were other travel and entertainment charges, including for a massage company and music concerts.

Schock's use of congressional and political funds to pay for trips on supporters' aircraft raises new questions amid an ethics inquiry already underway. The expenses include a trip for $11,400 and trips before last November's elections.

 
   

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