FLASHBACK: U.S. Spends More on Medical Care for Inmates than Seniors, Veterans, Military Personnel

2016-06-21

U.S. Spends More on Medical Care for Inmates than Seniors, Veterans, Military Personnel

Source: Judicial Watch

President Obama has repeatedly demonstrated that there’s an extra special place in his heart for incarcerated criminals, but this is a bit much. The administration spends a lot more money on the medical care of jailed convicts than active U.S. military personnel or veterans.

2014-03-26

U.S. Gives Russia Free Military Equipment Used By Army, Marines

Source: Judicial Watch

Behind closed doors the U.S. government is giving Russia free military equipment—also used to train American troops—even after President Obama announced punitive sanctions against Moscow and, more importantly, a suspension in military engagement over the invasion and occupation of Ukraine.

2011-10-04

Judicial Watch Obtains Documents Detailing the Cost to Taxpayers for Michelle Obama’s Family Trip to Africa

Source: Judicial Watch

Judicial Watch calculated the total cost to American taxpayers was $424,142 for use of the specially configured military version of the Boeing 757. The trip ended with a private family safari at a South African game reserve. “This junket wasted tax dollars and the resources of our overextended military," JW President Tom Fitton said.