SILVESTRE REYES (D-TX) is an eight-term member oI Congress, representing Texas` 16th

congressional district.
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He is the ranking member oI the Tactical Air and Land Forces
Subcommittee oI the House Armed Services Committee, as well as a member oI the House
Veterans` AIIairs Committee.
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Rep. Reyes` campaign committee, The Reyes Committee, Inc.,
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and leadership political action
committee (PAC), Best PAC,
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reimbursed the congressman and his niece. In addition, his
campaign committee paid his niece, his brother, and another relative, and contributed to his
sister`s campaign.
Silvestre Reyes (selI):
During the 2008 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee reimbursed Rep. Reyes
$117,649 Ior travel expenses, oIIice supplies, and campaign event Iood.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee reimbursed Rep. Reyes
$144,115 Ior travel expenses, oIIice supplies, and campaign event Iood.
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Veronica Cintron (niece):
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During the 2008 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee paid Ms. Cintron
$85,310 Ior Iundraising services.
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During the 2008 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee reimbursed Ms.
Cintron $52,220 Ior oIIice supplies, travel expenses, campaign giIts, and other expenses.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee paid Ms. Cintron
$90,240 Ior Iundraising services.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee reimbursed Ms.
Cintron $90,905 Ior oIIice supplies, travel expenses, campaign giIts and charitable
donations.
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http://reyes.house.gov/Biography/.
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http://reyes.house.gov/biography/committees.htm.
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http://images.nictusa.com/cgi-bin/Iecimg/?H6TX00115.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strIDC00432724.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2008&nameReyes,20
Silvestre.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2010&nameReyes,20
Silvestre.
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Ramon Renteria, The Quiet Strength oI Carolina Reyes: Congressman`s Unassuming WiIe is a Force at Home and
in Washington, El Paso Times, June 26, 2011.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2008&nameCintron,20
Veronica.
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Id.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2010&nameCintron,20
Veronica.
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Id. It is legal Ior campaigns to reimburse staII members Ior expenses incurred on the campaign`s behalI. Rep.
Reyes` campaign committee, however, may have broken new ground by reimbursing staII members Ior charitable
contributions. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has never addressed the issue, but it may be legal as long as
the staII member does not also claim a tax deduction Ior the donation.
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Jesus Reyes (brother):
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During the 2008 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee paid Mr. Reyes $585
Ior a donation to the Water Improvement District.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee paid Mr. Reyes $2,000
Ior Iundraising services.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` leadership PAC paid Mr. Reyes $600 Ior
operating expenses.
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Guillermo 'Willie Cintron (relationship unknown):
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Mr. Cintron is Rep. Reyes` leadership PAC treasurer.
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During the 2008 election cycle,
Rep. Reyes` leadership PAC paid Mr. Cintron $9,000 in Iees.
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During the 2010 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` leadership PAC paid Mr. Cintron $6,500 in
Iees.
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Martha 'Marty Reyes (sister-in-law):
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Ms. Reyes was a candidate Ior the school board Ior the Ysleta Independent School
District.
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During the 2008 election cycle, Rep. Reyes` campaign committee contributed
$1,000 to Ms. Reyes` campaign.
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Diana Washington Valdez, Reyes Won`t Be Challenged in Primary, El Paso Times, January 29, 2006.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2008&nameReyes,20Jesus;
The Reyes Committee, Inc., FEC Form 3, 2007 Year End Report, January 31, 2008.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2010&nameReyes,20Jesus.
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CQ Money Line, Itemized Disbursement Data, Best PAC, 2009-2010.
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Rep. Reyes` oIIice reIused to conIirm this individual`s relationship to Rep. Reyes.
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Best PAC, FEC Form 3X Year-End 2010, January 31, 2011.
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CQ Money Line, Itemized Disbursement Data, Best PAC, 2007-2008.
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CQ Money Line, Itemized Disbursement Data, Best PAC, 2009-2010.
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Brandi Grisson, Congressman, State Senator Bicker as Primaries Approach, El Paso Times, January 19, 2006.
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http://www2.yisd.net/education/components/scrapbook/deIault.php?sectiondetailid73044.
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http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/expendetail.php?cidN00006067&cycle2008&nameReyes,20Martha.
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