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Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations

 
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[link to www.hawaiireporter.com]
Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations Come to an End, But Taxpayers Left with the Bill
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Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations Come to an End, But Taxpayers Left with the Bill
BY MALIA ZIMMERMAN – Nancy Pelosi’s final days as Speaker of the House were spent at the exotic Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu in Kona on the island of Hawaii.

Escorted throughout her trip by a mini security motorcade that included Secret Service and Hawaii County Police officers, Pelosi was seen at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kailua-Kona, where she received Communion. Parishioners greeted her warmly, Hawaii Reporter was told. Two police SUVs were on guard outside the hotel during her week long stay.

Pelosi, who traveled to Hawaii by private plane, spent the holidays in Kona last year at the same hotel in an elaborate suite that reportedly rents for $10,000 a night.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai’s details its luxurious setting and amenities on its web site: “Gloriously revitalised, this natural tropical paradise offers more than ever to explore – with a newly expanded Spa, beachfront dining, fashion boutiques and new Deluxe Suites, in addition to Jack Nicklaus signature golf. Set on the Big Island’s exclusive Kona-Kohala Coast, this showpiece resort captures the essence of Hawaiian design, culture and tradition.”

Pelosi has her share of allies in Hawaii, including Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who she defended during his successful campaign for governor in 2010. Pelosi, a Democrat who will be replaced as House Speaker by GOP Congressman John Boehner in a matter of days, served in Congress with Abercrombie. When Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Mufi Hannemann claimed during the primary that Abercrombie was not effective in Congress, Pelosi issued a statement calling Abercrombie “outstanding, effective and courageous.”

Hawaii Reporter has requested information from the Police on taxpayers’ costs to guard her. Last year, Hawaii county taxpayers paid more than $21,000.

This year, the county estimates have not yet been provided to Hawaii Reporter; the request is pending. However, the Hawaii Police Department does not release the number of police officers escorting Pelosi, how many hours they dedicated to Pelosi’s security detail, or whether they were being pulled from other duties. No figures could be obtained for her Secret Service escorts.

Her trip coincides with President Barack Obama’s nearly two-week family vacation in Hawaii.

Obama’s trip to Oahu has proved much pricier to state and federal taxpayers.

In a Hawaii Reporter story published last week, some of the cost estimates included:

•Obama’s round trip flight to Hawaii via Air Force One: $1 million (GAO estimates)
•Mrs. Obama’s early flight to Hawaii: $63,000 (White House Dossier)
•Housing in beachfront homes for Secret Service and Seals in Kailua ($1,200 a day for 14 days): $16,800
•Costs for White House staff staying at Moana Hotel: $134,400 ($400 per day for 24 staff) – excluding meals and other room costs
•Local police overtime: $250,000 (2009 costs reported by Honolulu Police Department)
•Ambulance: $10,000 (City Spokesperson)
•TOTAL COST: $1,474,200
UNKNOWN COSTS

•Rental of office building in Kailua on canal
•Security upgrades and additional phone lines to private homes where Obama and friends are staying
•Costs for car rentals and fuel for White House staff staying at Moana Hotel
•Surveillance before the President arrives
•Travel costs for Secret Service and White House staff traveling ahead of the President
Since the Obama holiday story appeared in Hawaii Reporter, readers on the island of Hawaii point to another plane similar to Air Force One (except with a communications dome atop it) that accompanied the President to Hawaii, is at the Hilo Airport.

In addition, costs should have been added for the USAF C-17 cargo aircraft that transported the Presidential limos, helicopters and other support equipment. The flight time between Andrews Air Force Base and Hawaii is at about 20 hours roundtrip, with estimated operating cost of $7,000 per hour (GAO report) for a total of $140,000 per roundtrip. Sources say the United States Marine Corps provides a presidential helicopter, along with pilots and support crews for the test flights, which travel on another C-17 flight at $140,000 for a total of $280,000.

Hawaii Reporter has requested details on the cost of the President’s trip, but the White House will not release any figures, citing security concerns. A spokesperson maintains the costs are in line with other presidential vacations.

Hawaii Reporter has sought to determine the cost of vacations for the current president and last two presidents but it has not received any reply from four emails sent over the last week to the U.S. General Services Administration, the agency that tracks these costs.

[link to www.hawaiireporter.com]
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Re: Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations
Let them eat cake.
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Re: Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations
How is this any different from bush and them?

They're all the same, don't get your panties in a bunch cause it's a Brutha
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Re: Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations
How is this any different from bush and them?

They're all the same, don't get your panties in a bunch cause it's a Brutha
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1215850

bush would go his crawford, texas ranch where the press would
immediately start crying and gnash their teeth because
they would get no fancy vacation travel expenses and tax
right offs themselves. i'm really no bush supporter, but i know
what reality is.
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How is this any different from bush and them?

They're all the same, don't get your panties in a bunch cause it's a Brutha
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LOL, OK, yeah..
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01/05/2011 01:58 PM
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Re: Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations
Something definately is up with this Pelosi woman. Evil, very evil.
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I hope Issa adds her to his investigation and makes her pay back every cent.

The stupid self righteous bitch is droning on on teevee right now. She will not STFU and get off the camera.
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Re: Frugal Pelosi, Obama Hawaiian Vacations
Must be gonna pull out the bogus Birth Certificate/ COB.





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