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B-144323: Nov 04, 1960

Congress asked GAO for its opinion concerning the legality of using certain materials in Departmental releases which might cause the releases to be considered as campaign documents.GAO found that, due to the extreme difficulty in determining the lines between nonpolitical and political activity, it would not be warranted in questioning the expenses incurred in making the release...

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B-144323: Nov 04, 1960

Clark United States Senate Dear Senator Clark: Further reference is made to your letter of October 24. Which speeches were reportedly printed on Commerce Department letterhead stationery. You have requested that we advise you as to the legality of promulgating such releases. We have not found any pertinent administrative regulations. Nor does it appear that there are any specific prohibitory statu...