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considering Michelle could have taken 2 trips with that money. At least the money got spread around more. Not to Forget also that Harry Ried wanted that convention in HIS town.

They should not have let him retire. He should have been fired without benefits. Now he will collect his retirement check and benefits for the rest of his life.

Are you telling me there aren't enough hookers and booze in Washington DC that they had to party down in Vegas?

featured exorbitant extras such as commemorative coins, a mind reader and a bicycle building workshop.

The mind reader would have any easy gig working a U. S. Congress party. It would be a very easy read.

Besides the Feds..all do this..States,Counties,Towns..its not their money so they don't care and most times nobody is checking the books! GREED!

This is why they all get PERKS galore besides a good salary!

In other news Jeff Neely was transferred to the Secret Service agency Wednesday morning to focus on his new job of leisure and recuperation managing director in charge of special agents dept.

Bet he still gets his fat assed pension though.

"Neely, commissioner of the GSA's regional public building office for the southwestern U.S., had been on administrative leave pending an inspector general's review of the agency's Western Regions Conference in 2010, but he had still been collecting a paycheck from the GSA until Thursday." Is there no end to the amount of times the United States taxpayers can get spit in the face by the Feds?

Anyone failing to abide by their oath of office should be criminally prosecuted, not allowed to retire into the $un$et.

Not enough hookers in DC because the SS has them all booked or should we say bonked! hahaha.

Government waste: this doesn't even scratch the surface....

Wankers every last one of them!

Let us hope retirement means no pension or golden parachute as it seems all government employees somehow manage to get these days. Crooked runs deep in the government employee pool, of course not all of them but a huge number are just plain not needed and only keep their jobs because they invent themselves a job.

Neely is a republican. They should cut out his pension too. And the same with the Secret service buffoons.

Stick these clowns with the bill just the like those with student loans and makem pay it back for the rest of their lives..fair is fair..

So he gets to suck off the public tit for the rest of his life then, ya that will fix him. The whole political system is so corrupt it boggles the mind. I guess they will have to raise our taxes now to pay for it. In the real world you're out, no pension, no benefits, nothing. Just like the rest of US if it was US that did that.

Mike277 is exactly right. So are the rest of you. But we should be thanking Mr. Neely, not condemning him. He is simply the symptom, not the disease. I'm not anti-government, but I am in favor of a constitutionally limited one, and this is just one more reason why. Waste, fraud, and abuse, are ALWAYS present when it's other people's money being spent. There is no way to eliminate this reality--the best we can do is deal with it.

For those who want a large nanny state you should just accept the fact that Neely, or people like him, will forever populate the federal workforce. They don't start out bad. They might not even end up bad. But it isn't their money and so they take little care in how it's spent. And for those like me who want a much smaller government we should use this fact, that the federal government will ALWAYS abuse taxpayers, as a major reason for voting for less government. Money will still be wasted--that can't be stopped. But if there was half the money as now, then there would likely be half the waste as now. And we'd spend less time watching pious Congressmen and Senators talk about how more oversight is needed, or another law is needed, or more federal workers, but these would be auditors, are needed. I call that a win-win.

Rich: The government system as a whole needs changing, including Congress and Senators. They've set up the laws and the system to benefit and protect themselves.

Nothing will be accomplished unless "we the people" force the laws that govern our government to change.

Now if we could just get rid of incompetent teachers as quick as this (months not years)...there might be some "hope for change" in our failing educational system!

Let him retire before he gets fired -- yeah, that'll show him. This, in and of itself, is amazing. The stats are that a federal employee has a better chance of dying on the job than getting fired. Neely and crew beat the odds.

The whole government culture, local, state and federal, are so corrupt it makes one sick in the stomach. As usual, no real consequences. He was probably ready to retire anyway and most likely got an exit bonus on top of his set-for-life pension for a job well done.

One baby step in the right direction. Now the FDA - owned, operated & entertained by Pfizer corporation. Protected by your local senatewhore

Now gentlemen, let's not get to hasty in thinking that they got away scott free. Neely might have been allowed to retire but that doesn't mean that the govt. is not going to get back the excess money that he spent (wasted), nor will anyone of the others. I'm pretty sure that the others involved in the unauthorized spending will get a big surprise in their pay checks. Believe it or not, the govt. in their little methodical way will get the wasted money back. Everything that is extra besides meals withstanding,but back rubs, etc must be signed for. They know what everybody got that they shouldn't have. I don't mind the idea of a commerative coin or momento so long as it doesn't cost much, say $8-10 or so.

Don't you get it? All governments waste, the bigger the government, the more waste.

Take off your rose tinted glasses, it cannot be fixed, no way not ever. You can put watch dogs watching watchdogs, and all you get is more waste.

The minimum amount of waste is accomplished by having the minimum amount of government. Cut it by two thirds for a start.

Nobody took more vacations that G.W. Bush. Although in his case, I'd say that was a good thing. Less opportunity to make a hash of things.

No one has taken more expensive vacations that Moochelle Obama.

Michelle does have a taste for the finer things, doesn't she.

Not so, Srich-- look who she married

"Let me be clear". You people should be collecting tax's rather than paying them. The 1%.

How about Obama sending his daughter to Mexico for spring break this year? I didn't see anything on the big news channels about it. 2 private jets and a bunch of secret service to babysit a handfull of 13 year olds. All at the expense of the taxpayer.

But it's not just the Democrats, the Republicans can waste just as well. Get rid of all of them! There are term limits for a reason, it's not meant to be a career.

President Obama takes no more expensive or extravagent vacations than any previous President. Bush spent the entire MONTH of August every year for 8 years. Reagan rode his horses on his ranch and Nancy had psychics brought in. Stop blaming every single solitary thing that's wrong in your life on a man who isn't responsible for it.

They all took them. There is something so simplistic to me about Reagan riding horses on his ranch vs the "jet setting" behaviors. Just my view.

John, "CHILL". It's okay, they were in Mexico campaigning. I totally agree. This country will ALWAYS be stolen from as long as they can all get in there for decades, buddy up, and STEAL the AMERICAN TAY-PAYERS blind. Term Limits is the start to a more honest goverment.

Too dumb to think.

By visiting Mexico he is guaranteeing the next generation of voters to be democrats and there is nothing wrong with that in my book. They have a work hard can do attitude which is sorely lacking in born-here Amerikans.

Tiger, I was just getting ready to take a drink of my water. Were you trying to make me spew on my monitor. ROFLMMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those of you bitchin about Obama's vacations...lets see if romney and his baggage get elected..talk about a huge family!!! How many kids and grandchildren? Guess the whitehouse will need a car elevator and another wing to house them all..oh, 1 jumbo airplane wont be enough for them..Obama took less vacation time than any of them in the past..why do people choose this topic and not look back at other presidents? Bush cost this country more than any prez overall in history..my god dumbos!!

Bob, you did'nt really go to MIT did you? Obama has spent more in his 2 years, than Bush did in his last 4. If he hold's his course of spending, he will greatly surpass Bush's 8 years in his first 4. So Bob, your right, your guy is getting ready to set an all time record, just not the kind any American wanted to see.

Thank you Tommy Lee, well stated rebuttal to Bob. I was going to ask who was doing the accounting for Bob, because he's grossly in error, the reverse is true. Bob could benefit from pulling his head out of...the sand or whatever. And we haven't seen ANYTHING yet. If the big O gets re elected, our economy will go down the toilet in a giant swish that will be heard California to Maine and back. The end of America as we know it is in sight, the constitution is being nullified, day by day. There is very little patriotism, and history is misstated, hidden or covered up. We are destined to repeat it, therefore.

May God help us all.

All of you need to be reminded of Tom Ridge (of Homeland Security fame) and the photo of him by a pool during a "conference".

And as far as money spent during Obama's administration; how does the government spend for 2 wars and not put it on the books? Put it on the books for the next administration, that's how. Stop with the lies and expanding the truth. "all time record"...expanding the truth Tommy Lee?

Liaa - your closing line says it all. Under a gov't. of the people, for the people, by the people, blame rests firmly on - somebody else.

@tommy lee and liaa, get your heads screwed on right. Of course Gerogie Bush did not spend in his last 4 years not one dime. He just borrowed,n,Borrowed,n,BORROWED into the trillions. Why do think he is in self imposed excile? Because he doesn't want to be drug thru the streets and hung, like Moussilini. He lives every day cowering in fear. Yeh, that's a fate worse than death. I don't know why you can't see this, if money is borrowed and used in this country the debt will pay for its self. If you borrow money and give it away how are you going to pay it back? You now have put this burden, unduely, on the tax payer. Did you like that Tax Refund that you got? That was BORROWED money not a surplus, but you will pay that back three fold.

Bob, Romney is older and has no young children. A self made (multi) millionaire I'm pretty sure he funded his own vacations for a very long time. Mrs Obama has been really enjoying herself as the reigning "queen". Look it up, She spares no expense.

Srich;

So funny. Reagan was less expensive, because he rode horses? Nancy set the standard for spending. Romney wouldn't spend as much as the Obama's because he doesn't have small children?
Anne Romney is used to a certain lifestyle. Don't you wonder just how much Jenna Bush's wedding cost the taxpayer, or Chelsea Clinton's wedding for that matter.

Naaaah Billy, ... he will jus join thaa Geo/Soros Team #1 in their NEW WORLD ORDER program that is/has been/was implemented (thass put into play) many years ago, by the N/W/Order BIG DOGS. <> FYI - - - they are NOT ALL asses & elephants either!!!

Just so you will know, his retirement is a 401 style retirement just as anywhere, it will be dependent on what he PAID in, and he will have to BUY his insurance. The days of pensions are gone. Only he should have left earlier.

I liked that Billy, but most politicians once caught "Tapping the taxpayers" move on to religion where there are plenty more people to scam in good faith. Easy pickins.

Its a riot that we know or think so much about things and do nothing about it..what a woosie of a society we have today..I have so much respect for those before us who rose up to defend our constitution. Today we argue about what political side is screwing us harder but only bitch to eachother. Yet we blame one side when both side benefit the same for dogging us with debt. Are we ever going to figure this out? Our politicians have it good and will continue to have it good as long as they keep us distracted with the blame game..one would wonder why anyone would want to become a politician in bad times? Because they know its the best time to do so while everyone is nice and confused, blaming eachother for their lack of leadership and cheerlead them on to destroy the other side..what has this country become? We should have a cloud of shame over us every minute because we are powerless to stop the powerful from screwin us to kingdom come..bitch on people and dont forget to blame the other side while supporting your demise with your elected crook..

God you guy's are amazing with the assumptions. He probably is one of the last with CSRS though. Don't worry by attrition alone within the next 10 yrs every govt employee will be retiring with 1/3 FERS, 1/3 SSI and 1/3 their own savings. About the time the SSI runs out and they spend there own they will have to learn to live on less than $1,200 a month that won't be there because SSI will have run out. Love how everyone knows how much a govt retiree gets.... you guys don't know squat.

Sorry but we govt. retirees don't have a pension but a 401 style retirement. His retirement will be based on what he put in. He will have to buy his health care. Yes he is an idiot but lets not claim his going to get something he won't. As a retired Fed. employee (Bureau of Prisons) it is so annoying when people try to claim we get things we don't.

Grady you're right. My first 20 years was CRS and the last 4 was FRS. I have relatives and friends under the impression that I'm just drowning in retirement money and perks. But none of them can tell me what my "perks" are.

Retirement Plans

Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)Almost
all new employees who were hired after December 31, 1983, are
automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).

FERS created a new retirement program that coordinates Federal
retirement benefits with Social Security coverage. When you retire, you
will receive an annuity from FERS based on your salary and length of
service with the Federal government; and at age 62, you become eligible
for Social Security benefits. In addition, FERS retirees will receive
distributions from the Thrift Savings Plan, a tax-deferred savings plan
similar to 401(k) plan. Thus, FERS retirees will be drawing retirement
benefits from three separate sources.

• Social Security Benefits

• Basic Benefits Plan

• Thrift Savings Plan

Employees covered under FERS pay Social Security taxes and FERS basic
benefit deductions. They receive an automatic 1 percent government
contribution to their Thrift Savings Plan account, can contribute up to
the IRS limit for the current year, and can receive up to 5 percent in
matching government contributions. The three FERS components work
together to give you a strong financial foundation for your retirement.
More information about FERS is available at the Office of Personnel Management’s Web site.

Civil Service Retirement System

Many Federal employees are covered under the Civil Service Retirement
System (CSRS). This system was enacted in 1920. Employees hired
before December 31, 1983, who did not choose to transfer into the
Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) when FERS was established,
are covered by CSRS. The amount of the basic annuity payable upon your
retirement under CSRS is directly related to an employees’ length of
service and their highest 3 years' average salary.

The CSRS has traditionally been a single benefit retirement plan.
Employees have one payroll deduction to the plan and, after retirement,
receive a check from CSRS each month for the rest of their lives. CSRS
employees may also contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan in order to
receive additional retirement income. They can contribute up to the IRS
limit for the current year.

Sounds like a he!! of a plan to me, why don,t the rest of us get the same type of plan. It is because the elected officials have figured out how to spend our tax money faster than we can pay the IRS.

President Johnson borrowed to pay of his Asian War, make the Fed's pay back this money, then S.S. will be fine for the next 100 years. This money can be paid out of the Upper Government workers perks, no more free plane rides, just a good place to start, Harry and Nance can walk to the west every Thur., but they will have to run to get back by Tuesday. I sure would like to have a job from noon Tuesday till noon Thur. and make around $200,000.00 PER YEAR.

Question why do the big wig Government workers that get caught with the hand in the cookie jar, get to retire with full benefits?????? Answer because the American people are stupid, and keep electing the people who pass the laws to protect there brothers. Ha, Ha, Ha, the joke is on us.

Oh that's a good one. So true.....

Billy--actually he'll become a lobbyist or "consultant" be paid about three hundred thousand and bonuses a year to secure contracts with gsa, plus his pension (probably under the old CSRS which was much more benovelant than FERS) and eventually SS. The dude is in high cotton, good gravy! If he took a job as an Obama advisor, he;d probably just make some $100K a year as an "exempt" employee.Underlings who were not presidential appointees but had to do what he told them just to keep their jobs will get by on FERS which amounts to an average of $40K a year until their SS kicks in.

The Preident has nothing to do with the GSA. They like all agencies of this type get their money from the Senate. Why do you think the senate investgated? Because of laws that have been inplaced years ago he cannot work in any of the position that you say for quite a while. By paying him somthing assures he fall under the law. He can't get into a position to do this, that would cost more expense to the tax payer in the long run. They know what their are doing, sometimes.

At least the Obama administration did something about it. He already capped spending by this agency.

Too bad the same rules are not applied to Michelle, the family, and the Obama fundraiser trips. Michelle and daughters vacation to Spain disguised as official with a short meeting with Spanish officials was an abuse of taxpayers money. Daughters spring break trip another joke. Family vacation trip to Hawaii another incident. Fundraiser trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco by Obama at taxpayer expense should be paid from raised funds. Using Air Force 1, secret service protection, and other incurred expenses by the Obamas for vacation or personal business far exceed the GSA expendature.

Everything should be cleaned up not selected events where taxpayers money is wasted. Doesn't matter if Obama is president he should be accountable too. Double standards seem to be the SOP of the Obama adminstration.

Dead on! You've got my vote!!

Typical republican, all bitch and not one,ONE! logical thought as to what should be done or how to go about it! You are a bottom feeder, cheesers every one of you. You wanted a response you got one. Now pick up the Gautlet and do somthing, take the challenge or just go back to your Bong.

You don't know what the GSA is or who thay are answerable to. I guarentee you they are not directly under the President. They get their funding from the Senate, it is only a formality that the money amount crosses the Presidents desk as part of this countries budget, so he can be informed, he blesses or questions the amount, and it gets worked on from there. It becomes part of his annual budget request that he submits to congress every year. It's one of those this things that gets seen by everybody. The GSA is important to all Military Personnanell, all the way from the vehicals they ride in to the butt wipe they use, and the maitainance they all need to get the job done.

100% Correct...!

Bottomfeeders, cheesers

Now we all know the Obama Administration likes their spending caps.

You must have missed the news report. The Senate wanted to give the GSA way more money than they wanted in this (next) years budget. Obama just told them to give them what they asked for. One does not cap the GSA, only why they may want more than projected. for that they either say yes or no depending if is it justifiable. They can ask for other unexpected expense money through the year.