Mnuchin says no regrets over government plane use

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

#POLITICS OCTOBER 1, 2017 / 1:48 PM / UPDATED AN HOUR AGO

Mnuchin says no regrets over government plane use

Julia Harte
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Sunday he does not regret using a government plane to travel to Kentucky in August with his wife to view the solar eclipse and speak to business leaders, calling it “completely justifiable.”

Mnuchin’s use of the plane at taxpayers’ expense prompted an outcry from Democratic lawmakers and interest groups and spurred a government watchdog to begin examining whether it violated travel or ethics policies.

“It was approved by the White House and there were reasons why we needed to use that plane that are completely justifiable,” he said on NBC’s “Meet the Press” program.

Cabinet members rarely use government planes or chartered aircraft for domestic travel, but the practice has received significant attention in the wake of Mnuchin’s trip. On Friday, former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price resigned after an outcry over his use of private charter planes for government business at a cost of nearly $52,000.

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1. Then lets have a full accounting of Mnuchin's expenses

I bet it's a hefty (and luxurious) bill he's stuck American taxpayers with.

[Me.]

2. The Cost For Price Was A Mil

Not 52k

[Bleacher Creature]

3. His only regret is getting caught. NT