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Source #80380

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TitleNYT / House Ethics Committee Report
Original URL(none — typed-API result with no web URL)
PublicationDirected Inquiry — Web Search
Source typeweb_search
Date2012-05-10
EntityVernon Gale Buchanan
Captured2026-10-02T01:46:30.604Z UTC
Hash computed at2026-10-02T01:46:30.604Z UTC
SHA-256b3b2ff344650ed46a3a0aa48c5d8ccd37d0e8997a25fd6b52298e598188e73b6
Content length153 bytes
Content preview (first 800 chars) 
The House Ethics Committee investigation found that Buchanan had reimbursed car dealership employees for political donations, recommending a $5,000 fine.

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