All Hat No Cattle: George W. Bush charged $100K for speech at wounded veterans event

George W. Bush charged $100K for speech at wounded veterans event
Former President George W. Bush billed a charity for wounded military veterans $100,000 in speaking fees three years ago, a new report says.
Bush charged Texas-based Helping a Hero that amount in 2012, according to ABC News.
The organization also provided Bush with private jet travel to Houston at a cost of $20,000...

George W. Bush should be paying every veteran's charity to give a speech.

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Republican Shenanigans

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