What is it called when congress members sign their name on the right corner of envelopes rather than stamps?

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What is it called when congress members sign their name on the right corner of envelopes rather than stamps?

2006-10-10 17:06:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sergio S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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Franking Privilege

2006-10-10 17:07:59 · answer #1 · answered by aidea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's called the "Congressional free frank." Presidents, ex-presidents, and presidential widows also have the franking privilege. Postmasters once did, but not any more. Military personnel in war zones have free franking privileges, too.

2006-10-11 17:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by Maple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Taxpayer theft

2006-10-10 17:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

franking

2006-10-10 18:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

congressional privilege

2006-10-10 17:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by T C 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋