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House Democrats set to retire aren’t paying their party’s dues

Pat McMahon Contributor
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House Democratic leaders want a going-away present from the members who are leaving Congress next year — their committee dues.

A dozen retiring House Democrats have racked up almost $2 million in outstanding balances with the party’s campaign committee while, in some cases, maintaining flush war chests.

Rep. David Obey (D-Wis.), for instance, has only paid the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) $100,000 of the $500,000 he owes in dues, according to documents obtained by The Hill.

Obey, who chairs the House Ways and Means Committee, announced his retirement last month after serving 20 terms in the House. He had more than $1.3 million in his campaign account as of his last Federal Election Commission (FEC) report.

A spokeswoman for Obey did not respond to a request for comment.

The DCCC said it welcomes contributions from its retiring members.

Full story: House Democrats set to retire aren’t paying their party’s dues – The Hill’s Ballot Box