To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 East Grant Avenue in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/7809
Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

ID: T000490

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt members of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of HR 7809 is to provide a fleeting sense of accomplishment for the sponsors and a photo opportunity with a plaque. The objective? To waste taxpayer money on a meaningless gesture, because, clearly, the country is just begging for more postal facilities named after historical figures.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this one's a doozy. The bill designates a post office in Georgetown, Ohio, as the "Ulysses S. Grant Post Office Building". I'm sure the citizens of Georgetown are on the edge of their seats, waiting for this life-changing legislation to pass. The only change to existing law is that now, when referring to this post office, bureaucrats will have to use the full, cumbersome name, because God forbid we simplify anything.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties include the post office employees who'll have to update their stationery, the tourists who might stumble upon the building and wonder what all the fuss is about, and, of course, the descendants of Ulysses S. Grant, who will no doubt be thrilled to have their ancestor's name associated with a postal facility in rural Ohio.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The potential impact? Zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill is a placebo, a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. It won't create jobs, stimulate the economy, or improve the lives of Americans in any meaningful way. But hey, it'll give the sponsors a nice press release and a chance to pretend they're doing something useful.

In conclusion, HR 7809 is a symptom of a deeper disease: the chronic incompetence and lack of vision that plagues our legislative system. It's a metaphorical tumor, sucking up resources and attention while the real problems facing this country continue to metastasize. So, let's give it the diagnosis it deserves: "Acute Irrelevance Syndrome" – a condition characterized by a complete disconnect from reality and a penchant for self-aggrandizement. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong stomach, and a willingness to call out the emperor's new clothes for what they are: a pathetic attempt at relevance.

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Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$166,850
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$12,650
Committees
$0
Individuals
$154,200

No PAC contributions found

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PREWETT SERVICES LLC
2 transactions
$6,700
2
POLITICAL EDUCATION PATTERNS LOCAL 18 OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
1 transaction
$5,000
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ELITE MOVING & TRANSPORT LLC
1 transaction
$700
4
THE WETZEL FAMILY TRUST
1 transaction
$250

No committee contributions found

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KNIGHT, JZ
2 transactions
$13,200
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CARTER, GARY
2 transactions
$13,200
3
LUKE, DON MR
1 transaction
$11,600
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RADGOWSKI, STEVEN
1 transaction
$7,300
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HAHN, SAMUEL
1 transaction
$6,600
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1 transaction
$6,600
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$6,600
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$6,600
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1 transaction
$6,600
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$6,600
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$6,600
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1 transaction
$6,600
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MACRICOSTAS, ARIS
1 transaction
$6,600
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1 transaction
$6,600
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RIZZUTO, LEE
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$6,600
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FAUST, ANNE R MS
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HINES, ROBERT TODD
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WEASLER, PAUL
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$6,600
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NEWTON, RICHARD
2 transactions
$6,600
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GIULIANO, LOU
1 transaction
$3,300
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MACHMAHON, PAUL
1 transaction
$3,300
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STEELE, T. GARRICK
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1]

ID: L000601

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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
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SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$1,000
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,000
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SOSNICK, AARON
Individual RENO, NV
$3,392
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PFAUTCH, ROY
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Individual SAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,300
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TISCH, JONATHAN
LOEWS HOTELS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
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Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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BEEUWKES, REINIER
NOT EMPLOYED RETIRED
Individual CONCORD, MA
$3,300
Nov 7, 2023

Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]

ID: J000289

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MATT HUFFMAN FOR OHIO
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UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Dec 31, 2023
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UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
Organization PLAIN CITY, OH
$500
Jun 10, 2024
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TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
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TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
6
TRAVAGLIANTE
Organization INDEPENDENCE, OH
$100
Oct 3, 2023
7
KIMBER, DAMON
Individual BRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 25, 2023
8
KIMBER, DAMON
Individual BRONX, NY
$20,000
Jul 27, 2023
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MACRICOSTAS, GEORGE
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual INCLINE VILLAGE, NV
$13,200
May 22, 2024
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SALAMONE, CHRISTOPHER
Individual FAIRPORT, NY
$12,120
Apr 3, 2024

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

ID: L000566

Top Contributors

10

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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 5, 2024
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
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$1,000
Sep 18, 2023
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WATKINS & EAGER PLLC
Organization JACKSON, MS
$1,000
Jun 25, 2024
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SENECA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
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$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
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BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
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$500
Mar 31, 2024
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CRAWFORD COUNTY CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
Organization MARYSVILLE, OH
$500
Mar 15, 2024
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BL PARTNERS GROUP LLC
Organization ARLINGTON, VA
$500
Jun 18, 2023
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MURPHY, JAMES
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$3,300
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TAYLOR, KENNETH
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Individual ROCKY RIVER, OH
$3,300
Nov 2, 2024
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ERGEN, CANDY MRS.
DISH NETWORK SR ADVISOR
Individual ENGLEWOOD, CO
$3,300
Dec 25, 2023

Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

ID: R000619

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10

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10SIX CONSUTLING
Organization HUDSON, WI
$10,000
Mar 29, 2024
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10SIX CONSUTLING
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$10,000
Mar 31, 2024
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10SIX CONSUTLING
Organization HUDSON, WI
$6,000
Mar 28, 2024
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10SIX CONSUTLING
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$6,000
Mar 31, 2024
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BUCKEYE JUNCTION LLC
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$1,000
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LEHMAN PUBLIC POLICY LLC
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$500
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NELSON GOVERNMENT STRATEGIES LLC
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$350
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SMITH, GREGORY B. MR. SR.
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$6,600
Mar 11, 2024
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MILLER, SAMUEL
TRUMBULL INDUSTRIES OWNER
Individual YOUNGSTOWN, OH
$6,600
Mar 15, 2024
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SMITH, GREGORY B. MR. SR.
Individual COLUMBIANA, OH
$6,600
Mar 14, 2024

Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]

ID: M001222

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10

1
WINRED PAC
PAC ARLINGTON, VA
$13,010
Mar 31, 2023
2
SAC & FOX TRIBE OF THE MISSISSIPPI IN IOWA
COM TAMA, IA
$1,000
Aug 11, 2023
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COM MADISON, WI
$500
Aug 20, 2024
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PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Sep 18, 2024
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ADAMS MEMORIALS
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$1,000
Mar 23, 2023
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VAHLING VINEYARDS
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$500
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THE CHICKASAW NATION
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$1,000
Jun 20, 2023
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US MARSHALS SERVICES
Organization NEW YORK, NY
$2,900
Apr 20, 2023
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HUNTON ANDREWS KURTH LLP
Organization RICHMOND, VA
$1,000
Mar 22, 2023
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KASPAR, SCOTT
KASPAR LAW COMPANY LAWYER
Individual ORLAND PARK, IL
$13,200
Mar 22, 2023

Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

ID: D000626

Top Contributors

10

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CASCARILLA, CHARLES
PAXOS CEO
Individual MIAMI, FL
$6,600
Apr 22, 2024
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CASCARILLA, MARISSA
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$6,600
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FISHER INVESTMENTS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
Individual PLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
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PLANO 6500 LLC MEMBER
Individual PLANO, TX
$6,600
May 22, 2024
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GROW, RICHARD
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual CINCINNATI, OH
$6,600
Mar 10, 2023
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ROBINSON, ROBERT S
SELF EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEUR
Individual FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH
$6,600
May 5, 2023
7
BEAMAN, LEE
BEAMAN VENTURES INVESTOR
Individual NASHVILLE, TN
$6,600
Apr 13, 2023
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PHELAN, BRENT J
PHELAN INSURANCE INSURANCE
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$6,600
Apr 19, 2023
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RICKETTS, J. PETER
Individual OMAHA, NE
$6,600
Jun 30, 2023
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UIHLEIN, RICHARD
ULINE CEO / OWNER
Individual LAKE FOREST, IL
$5,800
Jan 26, 2023

Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]

ID: T000463

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10

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BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 28, 2023
2
TBGI PROPERTIES LLC
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$1,000
Dec 12, 2024
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FOOTE, SCOTT
FOOTE CATTLE COMPANY AGRICULTURE
Individual HOXIE, KS
$13,200
Sep 27, 2023
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WINTER, BRIAN
WINTER LIVESTOCK CATTLE BUYER
Individual DODGE CITY, KS
$13,200
Dec 11, 2023
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HATFIELD MOTORS AUTO DEALER
Individual COLUMBUS, KS
$13,200
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MARIETTA, JASON
JAKE'S FIREWORKS RETAIL SALES DIRECTOR
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$13,200
Mar 30, 2023
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HAZELTON, TANYA
SELF SALES
Individual YORBA LINDA, CA
$13,200
Jun 16, 2023
8
MITCHELL, CHRIS
ICM VENTURES EXEC ADMINISTRATION
Individual WICHITA, KS
$8,200
Mar 30, 2023
9
FOOTE, MICHELLE
SELF FARMING
Individual HOXIE, KS
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
10
OLIVER, TRAVIS
KANSAS INSURANCE INC OWNER
Individual LAWRENCE, KS
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

ID: B001313

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
2
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 5, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 28, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization BANNING, CA
$1,000
Feb 23, 2024
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MOORE, KENNETH
STUART, MOORE, STAUB, ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEY
Individual SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023
6
CANNON, ANN C
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
Individual CONCORD, NC
$2,500
Feb 26, 2024
7
DAWSON, JAMES
SELF SALES
Individual SEMORA, NC
$1,041
Dec 31, 2023
8
DOCKERY, RANDY
REMAX REALTOR
Individual MURPHY, NC
$1,041
Nov 17, 2023
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KISTNER, ERIC
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Individual KINGSPORT, TN
$1,041
Nov 22, 2023
10
FRYE, ANJANETTE
RCF PROPERTIES INC BROKER
Individual DAYTON, OH
$1,041
Feb 1, 2024

Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]

ID: B001306

Top Contributors

10

1
THORP FOR SHERIFF
Organization NEWARK, OH
$500
Oct 7, 2024
2
FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$250
Jun 15, 2023
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FRIENDS OF MARK FRAIZER
Organization COLUMBUS, OH
$200
Sep 3, 2024
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STEMMER, THOMAS A
RETIRED RETIRED
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
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STEMMER, THOMAS A
Individual BYESVILLE, OH
$5,800
Feb 28, 2024
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BORKOWSKI, BRIAN
LACO HOLDINGS CEO
Individual BELLEAIR BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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FARRAGUT PARTNERS LOBBYIST
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
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DICKERSON, RICHARD D
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Individual WEST JEFFERSON, OH
$3,300
Oct 26, 2023
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LEMMON, THEODORE
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Individual NEW PLYMOUTH, OH
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
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DICKERSON, JOAN
HOMEMAKER HOMEMAKER
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$3,300
Oct 26, 2023

Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]

ID: J000295

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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
PAC BANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 7, 2024
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PAC TEMECULA, CA
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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CHEROKEE NATION
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$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
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$3,300
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$3,300
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$3,300
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Apr 6, 2023

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