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Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say

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What happened FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say.
The headline split The Independent frames it as "Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congression...". Politico - Congress frames it as "Chuck Grassley pushed for more transparency into Kash Patel’s FBI spending in May, Democr...".
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Left / center-leftKash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

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The IndependentNews report · Jul 9, 5:54 PM

Kash Patel’s ‘luxury’ perks and ‘out of control’ spending under microscope by Congressional Democrats

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FBI director’s alleged demands for ‘perks’ on the job, including snorkeling and jet ski trips, is straining the bureau, lawmakers say

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Politico - CongressNews report · Jul 9, 4:10 PM

Chuck Grassley pushed for more transparency into Kash Patel’s FBI spending in May, Democrats reveal

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The FBI director has long battled allegations that he is using the perks of his office for personal gain.

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