Ladywriter 7,783 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Two weeks ago, Treasury Secretary Paulson bailed out American Insurance Group (AIG) with $85 billion dollars in taxpayer money - and now they are back for more. He said they needed it to stay afloat. Now, we know what they did with our money. AIG executives headed out on a taxpayer funded junket to the St. Regis resort in California. While there, they had a blast at our expense. They helped themselves to:(1) * $201,047.42 for hotel rooms and $147,301.71 for catered banquets * $23,380 for the hotel spa and another $1,488 for the salon. * Golf for $6,939.09 and $5,016.32 spent at the Tavern. Now they are back at the trough. This is outrageous. Tell Treasury Secretary Paulson: The Director who authorized this junket should be fired and every penny spent on this lavish retreat must be returned to the Treasury. Send a message to Secretary Paulson right now http://act.truemajorityaction.org/p/7002/campaign?campaign_KEY=1553 Our government needs to be involved in restoring the economy. We need an economic recovery package for Main Street instead of more giveaways to Secretary Paulson's buddies on Wall Street. These bailouts are the last money grab by the Bush Administration on their way out of office. It's on us to provide oversight and make sure taxpayer money isn't wasted. Thanks for being vigilant, -Darcy Darcy Scott Martin TrueMajority Washington Director Look at the flowers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy Gravy 100 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Thanks for bringing to my attention the petition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sledgstone 8,672 Report post Posted October 10, 2008 I'll sign it. Fucking bastards. They probably don't care what anyone thinks of them or if they even get sued. Once Bush is about to leave office he'll give everyone involved presidential pardons to cover everyone's asses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
