Taxpayers Fund Private Jet Flights for Some U.S. Senators
An investigation found U.S. senators collectively spend over $1 million a year on private plane flights for themselves and staff, despite Senate rules that discourage the practice.
An investigation by The Center Square found U.S. senators collectively spend more than $1 million each year on private plane flights for themselves and their staff. The spending persists even though Senate rules greatly discourage the use of private aircraft for official travel.