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Your Taxes = Their Honeymoon: Get a CLUE. Have a Laugh.

How does a vacation to Hawaii sound, paid for by someone else? Most politicians respect the rules, but some are living it up at our expense.

by LibertiesEU

Earlier this month, during a late-night, closed-door meeting, the governing body of the EP voted against the most modest proposals for introducing some accountability over how members of the European Parliament, or MEPs, use their expense allowances.

They’re supposed to use expense accounts - which are funded by your tax dollars - for business-related costs. But some MEPs have used them honeymoons, new cars and fine wines.

If you think taxpayers should have the right to know how MEPs spend their money, share this video!

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