Phoenix
6th August 2010, 11:36 AM
How much did this cost?
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20012904-503544.html
August 6, 2010 11:52 AM
Obama Choppers Six Miles For Economy Comments
Posted by Christine Delargy 129 comments
President Obama Friday flew Marine One from the White House less than six miles to Northwest D.C.
He choppered to Gelberg Signs, the Washington, D.C.-based company where he'll deliver remarks on the economy and July employment numbers. According to Google maps, the drive would have taken about 20 minutes from the White House.
By CBS News' Mark Knoller's count, this is the president's 300th flight on Marine One.
As to why the president choppered to a company in D.C., spokesman Bill Burton said, "Probably because it's an easier than a motorcade through the city in the middle of the day."
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20012904-503544.html
August 6, 2010 11:52 AM
Obama Choppers Six Miles For Economy Comments
Posted by Christine Delargy 129 comments
President Obama Friday flew Marine One from the White House less than six miles to Northwest D.C.
He choppered to Gelberg Signs, the Washington, D.C.-based company where he'll deliver remarks on the economy and July employment numbers. According to Google maps, the drive would have taken about 20 minutes from the White House.
By CBS News' Mark Knoller's count, this is the president's 300th flight on Marine One.
As to why the president choppered to a company in D.C., spokesman Bill Burton said, "Probably because it's an easier than a motorcade through the city in the middle of the day."