Political donations are common among lobbyists.
But unlike most, Derrick's gifts came from money left in his campaign fund in 1995 as he retired from two decades in Congress. And almost half the money he gave this year went to ex-colleagues whose committee assignments deal with the travel industry and other transportation questions. I believe in the legislation they're doing. That's why I give it to them. Derrick is among several former members of Congress who dole out unspent campaign funds to other people's campaigns.