The president earns $400,000 a year. By law, no federal employee is allowed to earn more than the president. The vice president’s salary in
Tax Payers Treasure Hunt
First Family Protection
Department of Homeland Security now administers the Secret Service. Exact number of officers detailed to the first family undeclared, for security reasons. The 1,300
Expansion of the Situation Room and press corps spaces
In 2006 and 2007, the Situation Room was fully renovated. This updated the room with the latest technology and security features. These included replacing
Presidential Candidate Protection
Costs to protect Obama as a 2007 presidential candidate have been variously estimated at $44,000-45,000 a day for round the clock protection. Darrin Blackford,
Martha’s Vineyard Vacation Security
David Procopia, state police spokesman, declared that the state “anticipates spending $148,000 in overtime for the Obama visit” to Martha’s Vineyard in August 2009.
Green Bay Town Hall Style Meeting
President Barack Obama visited the Green Bay Southwest High School’s gym for a town hall style meeting.
Obama’s 2009 Inauguration
The cost of Obama’s 2009 inauguration has been reported to be up to $160 million, though there is some dispute about the true cost.
Total Commission of the White House Fellowships Cost (2008)
Total Office of Policy Development Budget (2008)
The Office of Policy Development budget for 2008. this also includes the Domestic Policy Council and the National Economic Council.