]> http://benfrank.net/patriots/blog/tinymce1 en http://benfrank.net/patriots/blog/jun15/don_young_gets_a_free_ride <p>The Alaska Congressman trying to stymie Cape Wind is listed as the 6th worse offender in the nation for taking $83,000 worth of free corporate jet rides.</p> <p>Out of 600+ members of congress, Don Young ranks just behind President Bush for taking hand-outs from corporate America.</p> <p>Spending over $900 million of taxpayer money for bridges to nowhere wasn't enough for this scoundrel. He also had to take free rides on corporate jets from businessmen doing business with matter he was to write laws about. Here's the item in the Buffalo News today:</p> <p>Leading the list was former Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina, the Democrats' 2004 candidate for vice president. He reported $313,749 worth of corporate jet travel. Next came President Bush, at $149,667; followed by Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., $125,187; Rep. Michael G. Oxley, R-Ohio, $108,700; Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., $102,000; Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, $83,000; and Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., $69,000...<br /> <a href="http://www.capecodtoday.com/news334.htm">http://www.capecodtoday.com/news334.htm</a></p> Thu, 15 Jun 2006 01:12:24 -0400