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First lady Michelle Obama's family trip to South Africa and Botswana in June cost taxpayers well over $424,000, according to new accounting based on Air Force manifests obtained by Judicial Watch, a taxpayer watchdog group.
The use of Air Force aircraft alone for the June 21-27 trip cost $424,142, said the group, and that doesn't include the food, lodging, and ground transportation for the 21 family and staff members.
The passenger manifests confirm the presence of Obama's daughter's, Malia and Sasha on the trip. The two girls are listed as "Senior Staff." The manifests also list Mrs. Obama's mother, Marian Robinson, and niece and nephew, Leslie and Avery Robinson, as well Mrs. Obama's makeup and hairstylist (Carl Ray and Johnny Wright).
Why aren't these things reported in the mainstream media?
Because they would have to provide documentation, any credible news organization would have to.
Wheres the document the article says it has?
I'd bet $ there is no such document.
Meechele lists kids as "senior staffers" on taxpayer funded vacation to Africa
These thieves make me sick.
Nearly $500K to send Michelle, family to Africa | Campaign 2012 (http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/nearly-half-million-send-michelle-africa - broken link)
Great power comes with great responsibility. And great responsibilty include not to abuse the luxury where the citizen cannot afford.
The use of Air Force One should be of official business and should not be abused. Business and pleasure dont mix at all like oil and water.
I thought my elected official from my country was bad with the atitude of "conduct of unbecoming of an officer" when the wifey went on holiday with the entourage under national expenses account.
If the President or the Prime Minister cannot even lead an examplary for the nation, how would you expect officers down the line to earn the respect for protecting the integrity of the country?
But then, I would retract this posting if OP thread is not true and I certain hope so.
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Meechele lists kids as "senior staffers" on taxpayer funded vacation to Africa
