Schock’s spending may violate federal laws

Posted on February 24, 2015

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock faces new questions about reported spending of taxpayer and campaign money on private flights. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Aaron Schock)

By Metro News Service

PEORIA – U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, might be in some hot water. 

USA Today reports that his spending on some flights and entertainment could violate House rules and federal law.

The newspaper said Schock spent tens of thousands of dollars of taxpayers and campaign money on private flights. Some of the planes belong to his donors. 

Currently, Schock is being investigated for illegal fundraising, and the redecorating of his Washington office, and being questioned about a home he sold to a political donor.    

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