Posted on 11/26/2010 2:13:10 PM PST by SmithL
What's it worth to fly to Maui to join legislative colleagues and Capitol interests in a weeklong conference mixing business with tropical pleasure?
Nearly $4,000, perhaps.
That's what Sen. Bill Emmerson paid out of his own pocket for airfare, lodging and vehicle rental, receipts show.
The nonprofit California Independent Voter Project said it bankrolled much of the trip for legislators, but Emmerson said he was an exception.
The Redlands Republican insisted upon going on his own dime – in fact, about 40,000 of them.
(Excerpt) Read more at sacbee.com ...
Leading by example.
We need 193 more of these guys.
How did I know — before I read the article — that this would be a republican?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.