It's Bush's fault again--I think he should look at every expense report the government has and sign off on it. Everything else is his fault, right Dems

typical of our government. of the peope for the people...yeah right!

Pretty much right on Brian...your side has failed badly so admit it...OK????

The symbiotic relationship between the airlines and the government(big business also) is a fascinating story of little marketing gimmicks like this. They love each other so much that bushbaby helped the airlines avoid the tragic publicity that the airlines were responsible for the airport security on 911 in Boston, Portland, and everywhere in the USA. Anybody notice????

Anyone whose job requires Senate confirmation should be flying business class as a matter of course, and that includes flag officers.

Cattle class is uncomfortable and impossible to work in most times. Obviously not all, but most people at that level will either use the time to work, or rest for the next meeting.

daddy

re your comment that the airlines were responsible for airport security.

So what? There is no evidence any of the hijackers were carrying anything contriband. The week after 9/11 I checked my carry on (in 2000 I did 100,000 miles plus) and discovered three knives. I only knew about one of them, the others were in office or tool kits.

So the Inspector General who uncovered this fraud and abuse resigned after allegations of his own fraud and abuse?

Sounds like typical Bushie payback to me.

of course its Bush's fault. He has loyal "Bushies" in all the major positions in the commerce department, and after 6+ years you would think by now they could get the corruption out, but nope.

Dear ABC! What is this..the more you find the more you unskirt..be careful for what is there...many of us citizens who have learned the hard way of those who destroy the little guy...just a woman who looks at this, as much as I believe in You beaware I have grown tired of the contacts of said government that lacks worth and trust..when one finds themselves being beaten up, their are more powerful forces to exclude independance and trust...take a look at what I tell..its based on your revealing the truths that signal what we have become in today's world with so lkittle help! Exposing the lies, the sins of men..soesn't really shake us down again...we are so aware..so intuitive and resilient to keep our dreams and hopes aware that this government has fallen down...BE AWARE! Apachecheynne! Good Coverage!

Loyal "Bushie" Johnnie E. Frazier was appointed on July 20, 1999, which, I guess, would make him a loyal "Clintonista". According to his official government bio:

"Mr. Frazier’s presidential appointment as Inspector General caps his more than 3 decades of distinguished public service, during which time he has helped shape the full range of OIG activities and operations—performance and financial audits, domestic and international inspections, program and systems evaluations, as well as serving in key leadership and management functions."

That's three decades of "distinguished public service".

Abuses of this nature usually are committed by government careerists who, after watching elected officials come and go through the years, somehow feel they are above the rules they write for everybody else. The civil service system provides a fertile field for such abuse.

As an overseas USG employee required to travel frequently, there is another side to this story. I do not condone skirting the regs; however, please know that travel lasting for 10, 15, 20 hours can be torcher, and that's before adding a few kids, and body ailments to the equation. Business-class, in this regard is not luxurious, it only makes it more bearable. Also assignment and termination travel generally requires one to check and carry on lots of extra baggage. In addition to traditional hand luggage, we must also hand-carry all important documents, e.g. school and medical records, x-rays, birth/marriage certificates, travel docs, etc. Overseas employees sacrifice a lot living in foreign countries that CONUS USG employees take for granted and we shouldn't be judged unfairly when legitimately utilizing business (never 1st) class travel within regulatory parameters. Some agencies don't allow premium travel ever-- regardless of length of flight, etc, so, many employees-- myself included-- choose to upgrade ourselves and our family members at own expense even though we on traveling for officisl business. Because we don't maintain US residences year-round just for bi-annual home leave visits, we also spend thousands in hoteland car rental, and food expenses. I detest "fraud, waste, and abuse," but believe me when I say, it's almost always the regular guys who lose because the higher ups abuse.