Toronto Star

Nothing green about Air Force One

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Re Obama’s trip to Everglades is no accident, April 21 How is he getting there? On Air Force One, of course! Air Force One burns five gallons of fuel every single mile it flies and costs the American people $179,750 an hour. But that is just for the plane itself.

The onboard personnel include 75 people who travel with the president, each of whom often gets paid overtime during the trips. Pav Penna, Georgetown

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