Heinrich Apologizes for Commute Charge

APOLOGIES FROM NEW MEXICO SENATOR MARTIN HEINRICH. THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL REPORTS THE FIRST TERM SENATOR DID REPAY THE FEDS NEARLY 2-THOUSAND DOLLARS HE CHARGED FOR PERSONAL TAXI AND RIDE SHARING EXPENSES. HIS OFFICE MISTAKENLY CHARGED THE COST TO TAXPAYERS.

THE EXPENSE WAS FIRST REPORTED IN A USA TODAY STORY AFTER IT DISCOVERED IT INCLUDED IN A REVIEW OF 2016 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES WHO SERVED IN THE SENATE. HEINRICH WAS THE ONLY SENATOR MENTIONED.

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