And just as I suspected zero's reply to the overspending on the India trip was just what i was afraid he would say: "the numbers(200 million per day) have no basis in reality" its all they have to say until we start documenting this huge abuse of taxpayers money. Until we do the DBM will defend and ignore the spending.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2621313/posts?page=1
Tunnel for Obama near Mani Bhavan
Daily News & Analysis ^ | November 4, 2010 | Pandurang Mhaske
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Since it is difficult to monitor such a congested area, they came up with a quick solution which left the Indians accompanying them amazed: A bomb-proof over-ground tunnel — to be installed by US military engineers in just an hour.
The tunnel would be a kilometre long and measure 12ft by 12ft — enough to let Obama’s cavalcade pass through. The tunnel would be centrally air-conditioned, fitted with close-circuit television cameras, and will be heavily guarded at every point, including, of course, its entry and exit.
Details about when exactly the tunnel would be made were not forthcoming. But officials said that the structure would be dismantled immediately after Obama leaves the area.
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