Editorial “Nancy’s new rules” states: “…Republicans blamed [Nancy Pelosi[ for torpedoing President George W. Bush’s $700 billion plan in 2008, then blamed her for the passage of Obama’s bailout.”
Also, “Earlier this month, she announced new travel rules for lawmakers and their families. Lawmakers must travel in coach or economy class for all domestic and overseas trips. Business-class seats are available only on trips lasting more than 14 hours.”
WATCHDOG: The almost trillion dollar TARP relief bill was passed with large support of Democrats during the George W. Bush administration.
It is highly unlikely that a congressman would not be ‘upgraded’ by the airline from economy to business or even first class. (If criticized, they would say for security reasons.) The unintended consequence is to push the extra cost onto the airlines and also to make legislators dependent on the good will of the airlines for their and their families’ travels.
