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Harry Mitchell’s Most Excellent Payoff

Harry Mitchell loves voting on special earmarks for his tech/defense contractor friendsĀ - especially those that result in political donations. According to a special congressional donation project called “The Favor Factory” sponsored by The Seattle Times, Harry Mitchell received $48,700 from technical and defense contractors after he voted on two earmarks totalling $4,000,000. In other words, [...]