How come the governor of Rhode Island is making cuts but he just took a trip to Iraq?

Question

I don't understand the politics of this situation, maybe its me but somethings wrong with this picture. Or maybe it is just politics as usual.

Answer 1

You have answered it yourself, politics as usual.

Answer 2

Get used to it. Don't you know that to  tighten the belt doesn't include them. Only us. They don't have to cut back, we do.

Answer 3

It would've been nice if you described Rhode Island's budget problems, and provided some sources - you know, for those of us who don't live in Rhode Island, or read news about Rhode Island.

Cost of plane ticket < Savings of Medicare scalebacks?