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“While Newt Gingrich was running for president four years ago a controversy bubbled up regarding his campaign finances. You see, in December of 2011 a watchdog group filed an FEC complaint alleging the campaign paid Gingrich himself $42,000 for his mailing list. Now, the group claimed that payment was not disclosed on his FEC filing.”

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Chris Hayes is an American commentator born on February 28, 1979. He is known for his in-depth analysis and commentary on television news programs. more

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