For weeks, lawmakers have complained about exorbitant fees for the privilege of attending their own party’s event — with some VIP tickets costing as much as $250,000 and lawmakers having to cough up $25,000 to attend.
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Daniel Strauss,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2026
Some business owners have complained that the new capital requirement, which surged sixfold, significantly reduced their cash flow, rendering their business unsustainable.
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