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View Full Version : $550 Million Slated for Purchase of Eight Planes - Not $200 Million




JoshLowry
08-07-2009, 05:52 PM
Congress plans to spend $550 million to buy eight jets, a substantial upgrade to the fleet used by federal officials at a time when lawmakers have criticized the use of corporate jets by companies receiving taxpayer funds.

The purchases will help accommodate growing travel demand by congressional officials. The planes augment a fleet of about two dozen passenger jets maintained by the Air Force for lawmakers, administration officials and military chiefs to fly on government trips in the U.S. and abroad.


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124960404730212955.html