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March 26, 2013

Study: U.S. Spent $3.7 Million on Expenses of Former Presidents in 2012 
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A new analysis by the Congressional Research Service says the United
States spent nearly $4 million last year on expenses incurred by former
presidents. The government covers pensions, office space, staffing,
travel, postage and other costs for all ex-presidents. The biggest
spender last year was George W. Bush, who cost taxpayers $1.3 million,
including roughly $400,000 for an office in Dallas. Former President
Bill Clinton spent even more than that on his New York office space and
cost the nation just under $1 million in total last year.

 

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