Obama administration travel and vacation documents were released yesterday by Judicial Watch, and they reveal an unprecedented level of executive branch leisure spending. According to public information: “As of 2001, the president earns a $400,000 annual salary, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment. The most recent raise in salary was approved by Congress and President Bill Clinton in 1999 and went into effect in 2001.” Obtained via a Freedom of Information request, here are some of the Obama presidency’s spending items: ■Since 2009, a total of $40,000,000 has been spent. nation.foxnews/2014/05/03/how-much-do-obamas-spend-travel-and-vacations
Posted on: Sun, 04 May 2014 11:49:49 +0000
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