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Scathing federal complaint accuses Susan Collins of misusing campaign funds

A group of Maine veterans has asked the Federal Election Commission to investigate Sen. Susan Collins , her campaign, 1820 PAC and convicted contractor Martin Kao, WABI reports . Complainant Jason Tkacs and fellow veterans allege Kao donated to Collins and an allied super PAC in connection with Navy research funding secured through appropriations. They…

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