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NewsNovember 15, 2016

WASHINGTON -- A Republican senator helped his constituents get around this weekend by moonlighting as a driver for the ride-sharing service Uber. In tweets, Ben Sasse of Nebraska explained his decision to get behind the wheel by saying he works "alongside and for" the people of the Cornhusker State. He said the money he earned is going to charity. As a senator, he's not allowed to make any money outside his congressional service...

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WASHINGTON -- A Republican senator helped his constituents get around this weekend by moonlighting as a driver for the ride-sharing service Uber. In tweets, Ben Sasse of Nebraska explained his decision to get behind the wheel by saying he works "alongside and for" the people of the Cornhusker State. He said the money he earned is going to charity. As a senator, he's not allowed to make any money outside his congressional service.

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