According to publicly available reports, a total of $33,600 was given to six Democratic staffers at the end of 2014 and 2015.
While the bonuses make up only a fraction of the panel's total expenses to date, critics suggested they undermine the minority members' complaints about the budget.
"This is the height of hypocrisy,” Lisa Boothe, a Republican strategist and president of High Noon Strategies, told FoxNews.com.
Democrats have been relentless in describing the investigation as a waste of money, even including a “Benghazi Spending Tracker” on their website. The total taxpayer tab is now at nearly $6 million.
“Republicans continue to drag out this political charade closer to the 2016 presidential election, and the American taxpayers continue to pay the price,” ranking member Elijah Cummings, D-Md., said in January.
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The Gentleman from MD leaves a lot to be desired
ReplyDeleteThe Gentleman - LOL! Thanks needed that laugh this morning. Only to realize it is more sad than funny. Oh well.
ReplyDeleteHow much did they pay the families of those they left to die in that crap hole called Benghazi. As for the racist Cummings we just keep electing him. You can not fix genetic stupidity.
ReplyDeletewhat do you expect. Congress is the lowest rated institution in America in intergrity and honesty. No one trust them, no one.
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