teens, almost $3,000 in taxpayer money. coins for staff in velvet boxes, we had to have them in velvet boxes. $6,300. some of the managers wanted a little sweater vest so we had to pay 2 grand for that. not just that but whether they went out to scout the trip in vegas not only did they scout at the m hotel which provided them with these two suites, two story lofts. they had to stay at the ritz-carlton because they considered having the whole event out there. my head is about to explode. you tell me how this happens. so is mine. none of these costs are justifiable. this is way out of control. this is not what gsa is about. it s about saving the american taxpayers money and getting the very best bargain on behalf of the american people. for obama to try to blame this poor management and poor leadership on the bush administration is a bottom tphabl, houtrageous.