Christmas is Year Round in Washington D.C.
BankRupting America: In Washington, it’s like Christmas year-round—and the budget is unlimited! Check out a few of the many great gifts that Washington has given itself (on the taxpayers’ dime, of course)!
200 Nerf footballs We’d say that these were perhaps purchased as a way to relieve stress after counting all of our tax dollars and verifying our Social Security numbers, but they were unused in a cabinet. Pricetag: $119
U.S. Marshals Service bought $800,000 in swag using taxpayer funds over the course of 5 years. Some of the items included:
400-500 neckties and silk scarves (bearing the USMS seal). Pricetag: $11,338
USMS-themed Christmas ornaments. Pricetag: $13,605
485 USMS-themed blankets and throws. Pricetag: $16,084
USMS lapel pins. Pricetag: $36,596
64 crystal statues. Pricetag: $4,992.69
Free haircuts forever! (If you’re a member of the U.S. Senate). Price tag: $5,250,000
The Senate barbershop, Senate Hair Care Services, opened in 1859 to allow lawmakers a place to “groom themselves before appearing on the Senate floor.” The Senate barbershop provided free services to Senate members until 1979 when the shop started charging a $3.50 fee in response to public pressure. The barbershop ran deficits of around $350,000 per year for the last 15 years, which means it cost taxpayers $5.25 million over that time period. In 2012, Senate Hair Care Services received a $300,000 bailout in order to keep its doors open.
No Laughing allowed! Smoke-detecting underwear. Pricetag: $402,721
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200 Nerf footballs We’d say that these were perhaps purchased as a way to relieve stress after counting all of our tax dollars and verifying our Social Security numbers, but they were unused in a cabinet. Pricetag: $119
U.S. Marshals Service bought $800,000 in swag using taxpayer funds over the course of 5 years. Some of the items included:
400-500 neckties and silk scarves (bearing the USMS seal). Pricetag: $11,338
USMS-themed Christmas ornaments. Pricetag: $13,605
485 USMS-themed blankets and throws. Pricetag: $16,084
USMS lapel pins. Pricetag: $36,596
64 crystal statues. Pricetag: $4,992.69
Free haircuts forever! (If you’re a member of the U.S. Senate). Price tag: $5,250,000
The Senate barbershop, Senate Hair Care Services, opened in 1859 to allow lawmakers a place to “groom themselves before appearing on the Senate floor.” The Senate barbershop provided free services to Senate members until 1979 when the shop started charging a $3.50 fee in response to public pressure. The barbershop ran deficits of around $350,000 per year for the last 15 years, which means it cost taxpayers $5.25 million over that time period. In 2012, Senate Hair Care Services received a $300,000 bailout in order to keep its doors open.
No Laughing allowed! Smoke-detecting underwear. Pricetag: $402,721
Tags: Washington, D.C. spending, gifts, government waste, Bankrupting America To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. and "Like" Facebook Page - Thanks!
3 Comments:
Give a ways galore!!!
We will never stop out of control spending until everyone experiences the cost of government through retail purchases of products and services under the Fair Tax! Transparency and simplicity and no more social-engineering IRS!
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