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Each Monday, The Eagle highlights a government record that is available to the public. Open records help people keep government in check and help them better understand how government affects their lives.
For a complete list of You Oughta Know columns, go to www.kansas.com/oughta.
The record: Detailed reports about congressional spending on travel
Why you'd want them: To learn more about how legislators are spending taxpayer money. You can search by congressional member, by location or by sponsor. The reports break down money spent on transportation, lodging and food, among other expenses. You also can see who travels the most.
Where you get the records: Go to www.legistorm.com/trip.html.
How much it will cost: The information is free.
