Taxpayers fleeced in bailout of Senate barbershop ‘institution’
Taxpayers fleeced in bailout of Senate barbershop institution
Americas most distinguished leaders get their hair cut at the Senate barbershop, but taxpayers are the ones really getting clipped.
The barbershop ran almost $300,000 in the red last year but received an infusion from Senate coffers that is keeping it in business, the Senate sergeant at arms, Terrance Gainer, told The Daily.
A federal bailout isnt that unusual since the economic downturn, but some senators didnt even know their salon was in hot water and dont think it should be, considering what they pay for a little off the ears.
A shampoo, cut and blow dry is $27 and highlights are $105, according to the barbershops website. A trim costs $20, more than double what Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., gets charged when he goes to his barber back home.
I give him $12 with a tip, Leahy said.
http://www.thedaily.com/page/2012/02/13/021312-news-senate-barbershop-1-4/