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Bill Banning Painted Portraits of Federal Officials Signed into Law

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 28, 2018 4:48 PM | Updated: Apr 5, 2018 9:11 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Agencies have spent between $19,000 and $50,000 apiece to have portraits painted for display. President Trump has signed into law a bill banning future taxpayer funding of these portraits.

Stroking Egos With Federal Funding

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 18, 2018 1:40 PM | Updated: Mar 26, 2018 1:15 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Agencies have spent between $19,000 and $50,000 apiece to have portraits painted for display. Congress has passed a bill to try and restrict the practice.

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