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Hillary Clinton gets a free ride on the American taxpayer’s dollar

President Barack Obama waves as he and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton get off Air Force One in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
President Barack Obama waves as he and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton get off Air Force One in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday. Bob Leverone Associated Press

Isn’t Air Force One paid for by the taxpayers?

Why does Hillary Clinton get free airplane rides with President Barack Obama as she campaigns around the country?

Jim Breese, Avila Beach

This story was originally published July 7, 2016 at 8:45 PM with the headline "Hillary Clinton gets a free ride on the American taxpayer’s dollar."

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