Members of Congress are granted generous franking privileges that permit them to mail newsletters, speeches, surveys and other letters to their constituents free of charge. This is a costly perk borne ...

In my Christmas mailing, I received a very colorful 5x12 card from my congressman, Scott Perry. It was not a personal greeting, as it merely informed me how my congressman could be of service to me.

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