As the House Committee on Ways and Means wrangled over health care reform legislation on Thursday, one of the panel's members, Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) missed his own ice cream party at the National Democratic Club's townhouse near the Capitol. Colorful balloons marked the spot.
The invitation for the event, titled "Cool Down and Chill Out with Congressman Xavier Becerra," was posted on the Sunlight Foundation's website, www.politicalpartytime.org. Price of admission: a $500 campaign contribution from individual guests...
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