Tuesday, January 07, 2014

White House admits taxpayers will foot the bill to extend Michelle Obama's Hawaiian vacation

White House admits taxpayers will foot the bill to extend Michelle Obama's Hawaiian vacation | Mail Online:
"Happy birthday, Michelle . . . from all of US! Taxpayers foot the bill for First Lady's extended Hawaiian vacation... so she can celebrate her 50th in Oprah's Maui home
-The first lady remained behind in Hawaii following a 15-day family vacation, and will stay at the 12-bedroom island home of Oprah Winfrey
-Mrs Obama will be flown home on a separate aircraft, with tax dollars covering the cost
-The White House insists she will be responsible for her own 'personal expenses'
-Secret Service protection and dedicated vehicles will add significantly to the price tag of what the president described as an early birthday gift"

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