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FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says
FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says The bad news just keeps coming for embattled New York Rep. George Santos, who is now the subject of an FBI investigation into accusations he stole charity money intended to help a Navy veteran’s dying service dog, Politico reports.  Richard Osthoff, of Howell, New Jersey, told the outlet that two FBI agents reached out to him on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as part of an investigation by the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. Earlier Report: Bye George: Embattled Nassau Rep Santos Stepping Down 'Temporarily' From Committee Assignments Osthoff told Politico he gave the agents …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage
Proposed Connecticut Cat Tax Sparks Outrage Lawmakers in Connecticut are proposing legislation that would force cat owners to pay a tax to register their animals, drawing the ire of pet owners and advocacy groups alike. This week, officers discussed Senate Bill 999, which would force pet owners to license their cats for up to a $15 fee. Republicans and some animal advocates have taken to calling the bill a “cat tax.” Those in favor of the licensing fee argued that it would remind pet owners to have their animals spayed or neutered and would help make it easier for families to reunite with potentially lost pets. The bill would report…

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by Zak Failla