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Originally Posted by Rekna
I guess I don't understand why she should get per diem while staying at home.... My work offers per diem when i'm traveling but not when i'm at home. Does yours offer it when you aren't traveling? Does Bush get per diem when he stays at his Ranch?
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First of all using the POTUS as a comparison to anyone else is a waste of time. No matter who it is or what party they're from they get treated differently then anyone else. Or does your work provide you with a US Marine Corp. copter to take you home and to your vacation?
Second she the Governor of a state. Many top level state officials get housing, personal staff etc..that other government and private employees do not.
Third she the governor of a state that is unlike any other state. The distances needed to travel are increased simply due to the states geographical size. Just getting from one end of the state to the other or even from her home to the state capitol can be time consuming and at times (winter) dangerous. The fact she's cut her travel expense to less then 1/4 that of the last guy that had her job should tell you something, IMHO.