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Judicial Watch posts documents in ‘Pelosi Air Force Scandal’; travel tops $2 million
The US Report ^ | 29 Jan 2010 | Kay Day

Posted on 01/31/2010 2:19:29 PM PST by Crush

The government watchdog group Judicial Watch obtained documents from the Air Force detailing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s use of US Air Force aircraft for Congressional Delegations (CODELs). According to the documents obtained by Judicial Watch through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Speaker’s military travel cost the United States Air Force $2,100,744.59 over a two-year period — $101,429.14 of which was for in-flight expenses, including food and alcohol.

The following are highlights from the recent release of about 2,000 documents related to Pelosi's travel:

•Speaker Pelosi used Air Force aircraft to travel back to her district at an average cost of $28,210.51 per flight. The average cost of an international CODEL is $228,563.33. Of the 103 Pelosi-led congressional delegations (CODEL), 31 trips included members of the House Speaker’s family.

•One CODEL traveling from Washington, DC, through Tel Aviv, Israel to Baghdad, Iraq May 15-20, 2008, “to discuss matters of mutual concern with government leaders” included members of Congress and their spouses and cost $17,931 per hour in aircraft alone. Purchases for the CODEL included: Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey’s Irish Crème, Maker’s Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey, Corona beer and several bottles of wine.

•According to a “Memo for Record” from a March 29—April 7, 2007, CODEL that involved a stop in Israel, “CODEL could only bring Kosher items into the Hotel. Kosher alcohol for mixing beverages in the Delegation room was purchased on the local economy i.e. Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch, Vodka, Gin, Triple Sec, Tequila, etc.”

•The Department of Defense advanced a CODEL of 56 members of Congress and staff $60,000 to travel to Louisiana and Mississippi July 19-22, 2008, to “view flood relief advances from...

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; Government; Politics/Elections
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To: Crush

bttt


21 posted on 01/31/2010 3:06:20 PM PST by FrankR (The ones of us who love AMERICA far outnumber those who love obama - your choice.)
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To: Crush

She is the most corrupt Speaker in memory. The only reason they gave the Speaker a oplane in the first instance was due to the war on terror. But she denies that there even is a war on terror.


22 posted on 01/31/2010 3:07:55 PM PST by Brilliant
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To: Sunshine Sister

I hope her challengers use this in thier election adds


23 posted on 01/31/2010 3:09:05 PM PST by ronnie raygun (Cockblock the sock puppet in 2010)
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To: Leisler
anyone know what that aircraft is about? My guess, surveillance/radar

Your guess would be right. It's a Boeing 737 modified with airborne early warning radar, designation "Wedgetail".


24 posted on 01/31/2010 3:11:04 PM PST by ZOOKER ( Exploring the fine line between cynicism and outright depression)
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To: Crush

The Botox Princess. I bet we pay for that, too.


25 posted on 01/31/2010 3:12:43 PM PST by bboop (We don't need no stinkin' VAT)
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To: ZOOKER

Thanks. I knew the FR distributive intelligence network would come through.


26 posted on 01/31/2010 3:32:40 PM PST by Leisler (We are in the best of hands)
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To: Forgotten Amendments

I wish JW well, but I’m still waiting for them to put the Clintons in prison.


27 posted on 01/31/2010 3:35:26 PM PST by votemout
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To: Crush
"One CODEL traveling from Washington, DC, through Tel Aviv, Israel to Baghdad, Iraq May 15-20, 2008, “to discuss matters of mutual concern with government leaders” included members of Congress and their spouses and cost $17,931 per hour in aircraft alone. Purchases for the CODEL included: Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey’s Irish Crème, Maker’s Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey, Corona beer and several bottles of wine. "

Why is alcohol allowed on U.S. Military aircraft?

Why is a U.S. Military Aircraft at the disposal of a civilian?

Who is responsible and liable for non-military passengers (i.e. family) if the thing was to go down? Does the military get sued?

Bella Polosi is independently wealthy, and should be able to afford her own jet...(why not, John Travolta's got one).

Time to flood your representatives' offices with protest about queenie's blatent waste of our tax dollars for her convenience.

28 posted on 01/31/2010 4:19:26 PM PST by FrankR (The ones of us who love AMERICA far outnumber those who love obama - your choice.)
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To: Crush

Can we trust these figures when they can spend out the wazoo for toilet seats and hammers? Just sayin’.


29 posted on 01/31/2010 4:33:36 PM PST by Fester Chugabrew
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To: Fester Chugabrew

it has hit drudge..with this link
http://www.thefoxnation.com/nancy-pelosi/2010/02/01/pelosi-using-air-force-chauffer-her-kids-around


30 posted on 02/01/2010 9:08:59 AM PST by RummyChick
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To: nutmeg

Ping


31 posted on 02/01/2010 9:31:19 AM PST by EdReform (Oath Keepers - Guardians of the Republic - Honor your oath - Join us: www.oathkeepers.org)
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To: RummyChick

I guess Fox got threatened, they removed the story.


32 posted on 02/01/2010 10:48:24 AM PST by mojitojoe (“Medicine is the keystone of the arch of socialism.” - Vladimir Lenin)
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To: Crush

Pelosi re-elected in landslide!

-Headline this Nov


33 posted on 02/01/2010 11:42:22 AM PST by Tzimisce (No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
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To: Freedom'sWorthIt
Rush was on it today. There's been a follow-up, members of her family have been using USAF planes as personal shuttles.
34 posted on 02/01/2010 2:25:53 PM PST by 1066AD
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To: 1066AD

Tom Fitton at Judicial Watch sends the following clarification/correction re. Doug’s post:

Mr. Ross,

We saw your analysis of the recent Pelosi flight documents Judicial Watch obtained from the Air Force.

Double-checking, we found documents we obtained last year on this issue. The other documents seem to show that the Speaker was on most if not all of the flights in question.

Of course, there are legitimate criticisms for her flying her “dependent” forty-something son and other family members around via luxury jets for coach rates, but it looks like she was, at least, on the flights with them.

http://michellemalkin.com/2010/02/01/air-pelosi-update-speakers-taxpayer-funded-friends-family-shuttle/


35 posted on 02/01/2010 3:28:18 PM PST by RummyChick
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To: Crush
PELOSI MUST STEP DOWN IMMEDIATELY!!

Regardless of the outcome, the seriousness of the charges has stained the position irreversibly!

RESIGN NOW NANCY! (and pay back all the costs!)

36 posted on 02/01/2010 3:32:35 PM PST by airborne ("Peace, Love, Dope" has now become "Hope, Change, Obama" !!!)
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To: RummyChick

Thanks for posting this. I tried to verify myself.


37 posted on 02/09/2010 6:36:46 AM PST by Crush
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