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It is a partisan myth that presidents cost us outrageous sums of money when they are on vacation. Republicans like to accuse Democratic presidents of being wasteful, and Democrats like to accuse Republicans of the same. To be fair, even when presidents are on vacation, they are also on duty, ready to take an emergency call from a cabinet member or someone in the Pentagon or whoever else might need to talk to the Commander in Chief. It is also a myth that President Obama has taken more vacations than any other president. There are some presidents who spend more time on vacation than others: but President Obama so far has not spent an unusual amount of time on vacation.
That said, whether we are discussing President Bush or President Obama, vacations can be expensive, since they require secret service, special use of Air Force One (with fuel charges, paying staff, etc), and whatever the cost of the rental of the vacation house, meals, etc. According to some estimates, President Obama's vacations have actually cost less than those of President Bush. But the fact remains: there is no easy or cheap way for any president to take some time off without incurring a number of expenses, and yes, these expenses do affect the taxpayers.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoPresident Obama's vacations are paid for in the same manner as those of his predecessors. All Presidents and former Presidents receive Secret Service protection and regardless of where they are or what they are doing.
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∙ 12y agoNo more than the usual security expenses that every President incurs when on vacation.
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∙ 7y agoHe isn't using taxpayers money. The government requires him to pay for trips that are vacations and not government business.
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What first lady spent the most on vacations?
Michelle Obama
How much money did george w bushes vacation cost the American people?
Not nearly as much as Obama and his family have spent on their vacations.
Is taxpayer one word or two words?
According to Taxpayer Alliance it is one word.
What did Obama do with the money the people gave him?
He spent it on advertising
What portion of Michelle Obama's expenses are paid by our taxes?
In 2011, the American people spent $1.4 billion dollars on the Obama family. This included vacations for Michelle Obama, along with the rest of immediate family.
What US president has spent the most money?
Beleive it or not but B. Obama has spent the most $$$$$
What President has spent the most tax payers money on personal security and vacations?
george w bush
What first lady spent the most money while in the white house?
Taking into account inflation, I'm going to say Mrs. Obama will end up having spent the most.
How did Obama use his money in his campaign?
He ran a very successful campaign that eventually got him elected. The money was spent on ads, airfare and social events.
Why does the President Obama believe that Tax Cuts are critical to help revive the economy?
Tax cuts mean more money to be spent. More money being spent means more money movement in the economy. A higher money movement is inherent in a strong economy, and often necessary.
How much money has Obama spent since in office?
$2.7 billion spent in 2009. $700 billion allocated for stimulus in 2009.btw- $445 billion spent in 2007 and $1.7T spent in 2008 under Republicans.http://money.cnn.com/news/storysupplement/economy/bailouttracker/
How much taxpayer money goes to abortions every year?
Taxpayer pay for abortions through Medicaid who helps women below the poverty line in some states, victims of rape and incest and also when a woman's health is at risk in all states. Exactly how much of all the money Medicaid gates each year that is spent on abortions for these reasons I can not find anywhere.
