steve4102 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 ...for Congressional Democrats while thousands of Federal worker are staying home during the shutdown Some 30 Democratic lawmakers left the government shutdown behind Friday on a chartered flight to Puerto Rico for a winter retreat with 109 lobbyists and corporate executives during which they planned to see the hit Broadway show “Hamilton” and attend three parties including one with the show’s cast. Those attending the Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC winter retreat in San Juan planned to meet with key officials to discuss the cleanup after Hurricane Maria at a roundtable Saturday. But the weekend is packed with free time for the members and their families on the trip. “We are excited for you to join us for CHC BOLD PAC’s 2019 Winter Retreat in San Juan, Puerto Rico! Each year, this retreat serves as a way for our CHC BOLD PAC Members and friends in the D.C. community to come together to escape the cold and discuss our shared priorities for a stronger and more prosperous country,” said a memo on the trip. Some 109 lobbyists and corporate executives are named in the memo, a rate of 3.6 lobbyists for every member. They include those from several big K Street firms, R.J. Reynolds, Facebook, Comcast, Amazon, PhRMA, Microsoft, Intel, Verizon, and unions like the National Education Association. The event is taking place in a seaside resort where rooms go for $429 a night. Food is being provided. BOLD PAC, the political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, chartered a 737 for members, their families, and chiefs of staff to attend the weekend. The memo said the weather will be a balmy 80 degrees. The dress code is "resort casual." https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/washington-secrets/30-dems-in-puerto-rico-with-109-lobbyists-for-weekend-despite-shutdown 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelharp Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 (edited) All assembled in one place. Opportunity missed for a meaningful discussion. Edited January 14, 2019 by Steelharp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaBud Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Was the plane well maintained? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Mannnn… it's tempting to say things that should not be uttered in public. Fingers crossed. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valmet Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 This doesn’t surprise me in the least, unfortunately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted January 14, 2019 Share Posted January 14, 2019 Since when have Democrats cared who knew those they really they served...……….. Money is be the biggest temptation in Government. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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