Newly Introduced ‘OMAR Act’ Would Block Lawmakers from Paying Spouses

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Newly Introduced ‘OMAR Act’ Would Block Lawmakers from Paying Spouses
Democrat Ilhan Omar has paid husband's firm millions
 

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Matthew Foldi - FEBRUARY 6, 2021 2:00 PM

Newly introduced Republican legislation would prevent lawmakers from using campaign funds to enrich their spouses.

The Oversight for Members And Relatives, or OMAR, Act was introduced Friday by Wisconsin Reps. Mike Gallagher (R.) and Tom Tiffany (R.), and specifically references the millions of dollars Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D.) has sent from her campaign to her husband's consulting firm. In the most recent cycle Omar's campaign sent $2.9 million to the firm, accounting for nearly 80 percent of its political business.

"Loopholes that allow members of Congress to funnel campaign funds to their spouses are despicable and erode trust in our government," Gallagher said.

The congressmen point to past support across the political spectrum for further oversight of payments to family—a 2007 proposal by Rep. Adam Schiff (D., Calif.) would have barred spouses from being on any campaign's payroll.

"Regardless of political party, we should all be able to agree that running for political office shouldn’t be part of a family enrichment scheme," Tiffany said. "Passing the OMAR Act will help restore public confidence in Congress and stop politicians from effectively pocketing their campaign funds."




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I wonder if this will include family members like Maxine Waters' daughter.

Aptly named.  The mind boggles at just how they can get away with this so in your face and openly.

This bunch of women are just revolting and eventually will chew the old Dems up and spit them out.  How the heck did she get away with marrying her own brother?

Even Pelosi et al should be working at getting rid of these creatures.

Red Lily wrote:Aptly named.  The mind boggles at just how they can get away with this so in your face and openly.

This bunch of women are just revolting and eventually will chew the old Dems up and spit them out.  How the heck did she get away with marrying her own brother?

Even Pelosi et al should be working at getting rid of these creatures.

I don't think this one is her brother.
You are thing about her first "Brusband ".

Yes I know. This one is the lying ass 'political consult' who filled their coffers and denied the affair whilst being pictured all around town with her disguised in a hoodie.

Red Lily wrote:Yes I know.   This one is the lying ass 'political consult' who filled their coffers and denied the affair whilst being pictured all around town with her disguised in a hoodie.

I bet she got a cricket farm inside dat Used Jiffy Pop headgear.

Lolol

See how corrupt democrat politicians are?

This is one of the best reasons for term limits for ALL politicians.
I got to wonder if Minnesota still uses Dominion voting machines..............

Its not just the Democrats , we've got skeletons in our closet too. This whole system is unchecked by the voters and that's no good . We need a civilian panel in the government to oversee these crooks .

If you pay your spouse then you are just paying yourself.

Can you imagine the screams if Trump ran in 2024 and paid Melania to run his campaign.