Beto O'Rourke group sends $600,000 to House Democrats' stay in D.C.

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https://www.kxan.com/news/texas-politics/beto-orourke-group-sends-600000-to-house-democrats-stay-in-d-c/

Beto O’Rourke group sends $600,000 to House Democrats’ stay in D.C.
by: Cassandra Pollock, Texas Tribune
Posted: Jul 22, 2021 / 01:48 PM CDT / Updated: Jul 22, 2021 / 01:48 PM CDT

AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Beto O’Rourke has funneled $600,000 to Texas House Democrats in Washington, D.C., to help fund their stay, which could last for up to another two weeks as the lawmakers attempt to block passage of a GOP election bill at the state Legislature.

Powered by People, the group started by the former presidential candidate and El Paso congressman, will wire the funds to the Texas House Democratic Caucus sometime this week, according to state Rep. Armando Walle, D-Houston.

The money will be used to help offset costs for lodging, meals and transportation as over 50 Democrats and roughly two dozen staffers stay in the nation’s capital. Members left Texas about 10 days ago and have said they plan to stay out of state until after the special session ends Aug. 6.

The funds will also help pay for costs associated with a virtual voting rights conference the caucus helped to host this week, Walle told The Texas Tribune on Wednesday.

O’Rourke announced the news during that virtual conference Thursday morning, saying that his group will continue fundraising for the Democrats in D.C.

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1. I donated to that!

Yayyy!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

5. I need to get on that list. Finally! Something worth donating to. :)

[Budi]

2. This beloved & unrelenting, generous man, Beto O'Rourke, Steps Up Again & Again...

Thank you, Mr O'Rourke.

💙

[Laura PourMeADrink]

6. My VP choice,!!!

[BeckyDem]

3. That's a lot of money! K&R

[MichMan]

4. Will they be required by the IRS to declare it as income for tax purposes?