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Tom Barrett: “It is improper for a member of Congress to be living in a…”

Featuring: Tom Barrett, Republican | U.S. House, Michigan, District 7

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Flashpoint: Congress candidates speak about their campaigns prior to Michigan’s election

Published | Video Starts at 12:35

So she claims that she is living in the residence owned by a lobbyist where he is also registered to vote. I don't know the circumstances of that arrangement, but I am saying It is improper for a member of Congress to be living in a residence owned by a lobbyist where they are both registered to vote. I got to get to a quick break. We'll continue with more. I'm going to let you both weigh in on ads that are running against you as we continue on flashpoint on Local 4 right after this. (12:35–12:43)

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Asserts that it is improper for a Congress member to live in a lobbyist-owned residence where both are registered to vote.

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