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Bruno may have illegally flown in government aircraft

Updated: 07/01/2007 10:41 PM

By: Web Staff

According to the Times Union, Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno could be in hot water after being accused of misusing a taxpayer-funded aircraft.

That report claims a flight to a republican fundraiser in Manhattan was certified as official state business. A Bruno spokesperson told the Times Union that the Senator has received numerous

Bruno plane investigation

According to the Times Union, Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno could be in hot water after being accused of misusing a taxpayer-funded aircraft.

death threats and is provided state police security details as a result.

Bruno could face removal of office if the trips are proven to be for political fundraisers rather than authorized state business. That would be a violation of a state Code of Ethics law. He could also face a fine.

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