Booze, Pole Dancing, and Luxurious Hotels: Top 10 Examples of Government Waste in 2013

Written by Romina Boccia and Matthew Sabas

The latest budget deal, passed by a bipartisan majority in both the House and the Senate, suggests that Washington agrees with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) when she said that “the cupboard is bare. There’s no more cuts to make.”

The cupboard, however, is overflowing with liquor, crystal glassware, and more.

Here is our list of the top 10 examples of wasteful government spending this year, serving as a reminder that there is no shortage of excessive spending in Washington.

10. Outhouse in Alaska: $98,670. The Interior Department... http://blog.heritage.org/2013/12/30/mb-1230-booze-pole-dancing-luxurious...