It's their party: DNC demands boost cost of convention, paid for by special interests

By Meredith O'Brien

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2004 — On the way to running up an estimated $95 million tab for its 2004 presidential nominating convention in Boston,

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"… visited by party officials, the city would have to pay for “the cost of air travel, lodging, meals and ground transportation for the [Site Advisory Committee …"

Record delays in air travel

By The Center for Public Integrity

Plane delays continue to increase but no solution in sight

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"… he Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). But long-term answers to chronic air travel delays remain elusive. The rate of late arriving and canceled flights clim …"

Tea party leader Dick Armey gets first-class treatment

By Rachael Marcus

Chief of nonprofit backing populist tea party movement enjoys big salary, other perks.

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"… id Armey’s “aggressive travel schedule” necessitates the first-class air travel.“I need someone who can be comfortable and be ready to go when he gets o …"