Who is footing the bill for the Obamas' travel to endorse democratic candidates for current elections?
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A. " Cities always pick up the tab for these kinds of visits. As Spokane did in 2006, when Vice President Dick Cheney came to campaign for GOP Senate candidate Mike McGavick at a Davenport Hotel fund-raiser.
Traffic control and security cost the city $17,113.03 in police overtime (the Spokane PD is scrupulous with their bookkeeping). The city was strapped for cash. Maybe not as strapped for cash as it is now, but budgets were tight. Then-Councilwoman Mary Verner said they should ask for reimbursement.
McGavick said no, the city benefited from the national exposure. State Democrats were incensed. No money changed hands and city taxpayers ate the $17,113.03.
City taxpayers picked up the tab for President George W. Bush in 2004, when the president came to Spokane for a fund-raiser for Rep. George Nethercutt, the GOP challenger running against Patty Murray last time.
And in 2000 when then-Gov. Bill Clinton came in to campaign for president. And in 1989 when President George H.W. Bush stopped by Spokane to have dinner at Patsy Clarkâs and plant a tree in Riverfront Park with then-Speaker Tom Foley. And in 1986 when President Ronald Reagan stopped at the old Coliseum to campaign for then-Sen. Slade Gorton. Andâ¦well, you get the picture.
It is standard practice for the cities to pick up the tab. City budgets being what they always are, it is standard practice for someone to suggest they could use a little help for catering to this very important person. Politics being what it is, it is de rigueur for the party who isnât bringing in the heavy hitter to bemoan the cost to the taxpayersâ¦and conveniently forget that concern when they bring someone in."
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2010/oct/20/deja-vu-fight-who-pays-obamas-stop-seattle-tomorrow/
"From my own observations over 40-plus years in the news business, itâs routine for the sitting president and vice president to schedule another event on their travel schedules that is part of their public duties, and then to make a campaign stop a side trip or a brief part of a visit to an area.
In any case, the taxpayer foots most of the bill for security and travel, while the political dollars usually have to pay only for hotel rooms and rental cars for the advance team of workers who review the campaign venue and vet it.
The most recent cost of such a trip that I was able to find dated to 2004. At the time, the Air Force estimated cost of travel on Air Force One was $56,800 an hour. Previous estimates are that hotels, food, etc., cost about $22,000 to $59,000 per trip.
Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/09/24/1182554/who-pays-when-the-president-campaigns.html#ixzz130PZZHgw
Traffic control and security cost the city $17,113.03 in police overtime (the Spokane PD is scrupulous with their bookkeeping). The city was strapped for cash. Maybe not as strapped for cash as it is now, but budgets were tight. Then-Councilwoman Mary Verner said they should ask for reimbursement.
McGavick said no, the city benefited from the national exposure. State Democrats were incensed. No money changed hands and city taxpayers ate the $17,113.03.
City taxpayers picked up the tab for President George W. Bush in 2004, when the president came to Spokane for a fund-raiser for Rep. George Nethercutt, the GOP challenger running against Patty Murray last time.
And in 2000 when then-Gov. Bill Clinton came in to campaign for president. And in 1989 when President George H.W. Bush stopped by Spokane to have dinner at Patsy Clarkâs and plant a tree in Riverfront Park with then-Speaker Tom Foley. And in 1986 when President Ronald Reagan stopped at the old Coliseum to campaign for then-Sen. Slade Gorton. Andâ¦well, you get the picture.
It is standard practice for the cities to pick up the tab. City budgets being what they always are, it is standard practice for someone to suggest they could use a little help for catering to this very important person. Politics being what it is, it is de rigueur for the party who isnât bringing in the heavy hitter to bemoan the cost to the taxpayersâ¦and conveniently forget that concern when they bring someone in."
http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/spincontrol/2010/oct/20/deja-vu-fight-who-pays-obamas-stop-seattle-tomorrow/
"From my own observations over 40-plus years in the news business, itâs routine for the sitting president and vice president to schedule another event on their travel schedules that is part of their public duties, and then to make a campaign stop a side trip or a brief part of a visit to an area.
In any case, the taxpayer foots most of the bill for security and travel, while the political dollars usually have to pay only for hotel rooms and rental cars for the advance team of workers who review the campaign venue and vet it.
The most recent cost of such a trip that I was able to find dated to 2004. At the time, the Air Force estimated cost of travel on Air Force One was $56,800 an hour. Previous estimates are that hotels, food, etc., cost about $22,000 to $59,000 per trip.
Read more: http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/09/24/1182554/who-pays-when-the-president-campaigns.html#ixzz130PZZHgw
What should I wear to a wedding?
Q. My fiance and I are going to a very fancy wedding at the Davenport Hotel in Spokane. I've never been to a wedding in my life and we both have no idea what to wear! We can't really afford to get him a suite or me a fancy dress. Any ideas are greatfull. Thanks!
A. Unfortunately, if the wedding is very Fancy and being held at a fancy hotel, you will have to wear a dress and your husband a suit.
I suggest looking now and not waiting to the last second. You might be able to score a nice suit on sale and a dress too. I suggest your husband wear a classic black suit and you a black cocktail dress.
Since this is "very formal" black is very appropriate and safe considering you are unaware of the normal attire at a wedding.
I suggest looking now and not waiting to the last second. You might be able to score a nice suit on sale and a dress too. I suggest your husband wear a classic black suit and you a black cocktail dress.
Since this is "very formal" black is very appropriate and safe considering you are unaware of the normal attire at a wedding.
Where's the best place to stay at when I'm staying in Spokane, WA?
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A. It really depends on how much you're looking to spend. If money is no object, then the Davenport is the nicest hotel in Spokane. I'm going to assume that you really don't want to blow all your money here though, so might I suggest the Oxford Suites? It'd be about $140.00 a night for 2 adults. They have great ammenities though. If that's still too much then there's the Double Tree (I'm not sure how much, it might actually wind up as more). You could also probably save a little money by staying in Spokane Valley, a suburb. They have quite a few hotels right off the freeway at exit 291A. If you want to be in Downtown though, I would definitely suggest the Oxford Suites.
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