"As in most of those trips, Chabot had nothing to say publicly about his high-season mission to Eastern Europe — until CityBeat asked. The outing didn’t rate a mention in Chabot’s blog, on his Facebook page or in his press releases. It took his spokesman, Brian Griffith, to say what the Westwood Republican did during those five days."
"How American small businesses might benefit wasn’t reported, but it was conveyed that the meeting “should contribute to cooperation in concrete projects and initiatives to promote innovation.”
For that, Chabot racked up a $13,289 bill. Since he was joined by his usual travel partner, Small Business Committee staff director Kevin Fitzpatrick, and fellow committee member Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon of Puerto Rico, the overall committee tab came to $40,634. Members of Congress do not submit itemized travel expenses with receipts."
City Bleat article here
