Monday, March 03, 2008

Chicago Aldermen's 'Car Expenses': Alderman Ed Burke in a League of His Own

With Chicago having the highest retail sales tax,of any large city in America,it's good to know their elected Aldermen drive in style.Here's another story where powerful Alderman Ed Burke leads the way. Fox News reports:
Each year Chicago’s 50 aldermen get $1.5 million dollars for expenses. There are few limits on how the money is spent and it's supposed to be used to service the taxpayer. Now, in a Fox News Chicago investigation, Dane Placko questions just how much of the people's business is being done when the money goes for some hot wheels.(watch the video)
For more on Alderman Burke and such subjects as Tony Rezko,the Chicago Mob,and Chicago Democrats.