Hastert Flew Family and Friends Too


	Hastert Flew Family and Friends Too

dosset

2-8-2007 8:33 AM

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dosset says:

According to a Chicago Sun-Times report then Speaker Hastert used his military aircraft to transport himself, staff, security staff, other members of congress, and his wife. Not a single rightwinger complained.

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2-8-2007 10:57 AM

DizzyDezzi

It's only "wasteful" when the Democrats do it...(/snark)

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