FEC RULES ON SECURITY MONEY

posted by Christopher Conover

The Federal Elections Commission has ruled that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords can use campaign funds to pay for security upgrades to her Houston home.

The decision is a formality, with the draft of the ruling being released days ago. Commissioners said the use of campaign funds for home security is permissible because Giffords was injured while performing her duties as a member of Congress.