Marco Rubio (Source: CBS4)Marco Rubio (Source: CBS4)
MIAMI (CBSMiami.com) – Florida US Senator Marco Rubio has had his hand slapped by the Federal Election Commission for accepting what the FEC said almost a quarter million dollars in improper contributions during the campaign that put him in the Senate.
The fine? Just $8 thousand.
READ MORE: Officials Worry Large Crowds Will Leave Mess Behind After Memorial Day WeekendThe campaign reached a settlement with the FEC, admitted accepting the contributions, and agreeing to the fine.
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The FEC doesn’t get specific about the exact problem with each questioned contribution, but said in it’s filing the fine covers “prohibited, excessive and other impermissible contributions.”
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