The Democrats, on promises of fiscal responsibility and ethics reform, took control of the House in January. Now it is February so I guess all bets are off. Nancy Pelosi, new Speaker of the House, is asking for “routine access to military aircraft for domestic flights.” This practice is not new. After 9/11, Speaker Hastert was provided a military jet for trips back to his home state of Illinois. Since the Speaker is the second in line to become President, increased security is warranted.
Here is the kicker. According to the Washington Times “… sources, who include those in Congress and in the administration, said the Democrat is seeking regular military flights not only for herself and her staff, but also for relatives and for other members of the California delegation. A knowledgeable source called the request “carte blanche for an aircraft any time.”
Doesn’t sound like fiscal responsibility to me. And aren’t the Democrats the ones looking out for the environment as well? Extra military jet flights will improve the environment dramtically don’t you think?
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