U.S. House members will keep a few perks, including cars
WASHINGTON — Republicans taking control of the U.S. House in January say they’ll trim members’ office budgets by 5%, but Congress members will keep a few perks, including taxpayer-paid leases for vehicles — ranging from compacts to SUVs to offices on wheels — for their personal use. Members of the House get an annual allowance and have discretion over how to spend it. As of September, 101 …

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