The White House says that as a policy, official trips by the first family are paid by the government but all personal elements paid are personally. Since this is a private trip, the White House seems to be suggesting that the Obamas are personally paying all costs associated with the vacation.
No bleepin way are they paying. That must be a joke
129 posted on 08/05/2010 12:56:55 PM PDT by dennisw
(2012)