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...swelling storm of criticism buffeted his chief of staff last week, the President finally came to John Sununu's defense. Bush did not deny that his right-hand man had made frequent flights on Air Force executive jets -- including trips to ski resorts and his New Hampshire home -- that have cost taxpayers more than $500,000 during the past two years. And while the President conceded that the White House rules requiring the chief of staff to fly only in military aircraft may need adjustment, he insisted that Sununu "complied with the existing policy...
That may be narrowly true in the case of the flights. But what Sununu did once he got off the planes is beginning to raise serious ethical questions and, in at least one case, points to the possibility of unlawful conflict of interest. During a three-day ski trip to Aspen, Colo., last December, Sununu in effect received free lift tickets, lodging and meals in return for speaking at an annual ski-industry conference. In addition, the $802 round-trip airfare for his wife Nancy was paid for by the American Ski Federation. The federation is a Washington-based lobbying...
Those bored with the mountains and wildlife of the Grand Tetons might consider making the short drive south to Jackson, Wyoming. A booming ski town in winter, in the warmer months this town shows its wild West roots with a nightly spectacular, though somewhat hokey, shoot-out. In Jackson, those seeking to look the wild West part can shop for cowboy boots and ten-gallon hats. After that, they can head on over to a saloon where saddles serve as bar stools and action centers on a mechanical bucking bronco...
...Owns a ski area...
Thinking he would soon be inside the warm confines of the professor's office, LaRocca threw on a sweater and strolled to the the office. When he got there, Layzer--already donning a ski jacket--suggested that the two go for a stroll...