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Congress Travels to France, Descent into Socialism Explained – USA Today
Congress has spent $5.2 million on travel oversees, a 6% increase from 2006.
North Carolina County Tripping Out Mannnn … in California – Burlington Times News
A North Carolina county is using a $9 million federal grant to pay for a $13,000 trip to California.
Free Cell Phones for Poor People, Cable Next – Charleston Daily Mail
West Virginia is giving out free pre-paid cell phones to those in poverty as a way for them to “stay connected.”
Why in the World Does Alaska Keep Getting All This Money? – Juneau Empire
A 50 mile stretch of Alaskan highway is going to cost almost $500 million.
Guam Dumps Federal Money Into Landfill – Pacific Daily News
Guam has received $104 million federal dollars to build a new landfill.
Clearly Movie Tickets Are a Valid Use of School Funds – Houston Chronicle
The Houston School District spent $152,300 federal dollars on things like movie tickets, gift cards, and catering. They will have to refund the money.
I Get Stimulated By Asian Dance – Blaine Northern Light
Stimulus money was used to pay for “Asian cultural performances.”
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