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by labster 3718 days ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_of_Bell_scandal came to mind in less than 5 seconds; I'm sure there are many others.
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GrinningFool 3718 days ago
That's a case of corrupt officials using funds to pay themselves more money and other misuses not in the interests of the city. This isn't in the same category as using funds inappropriately for something that is in the interests of taxpayers.
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iamdave 3718 days ago
I don't think those two statements invalidate each other.
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