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Richard Cochrane is trained in chemistry and metallurgy but is far more interested and practiced as a political and fund raising consultant, writer and amateur historian. He grew up in a Navy family and with his two younger brothers carried on its 500+ year tradition of naval service to Great Britain and the USA then enjoyed a career with one of the largest advertising and public relations agencies working with numerous Fortune 500 companies and many of America's premier educational institutions. He maintains friendships and acquaintanceships around the world. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.
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July 22nd, 2008 •
Richard Cochrane
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Few Realize Taxpayers Paid $4—$8,000,000 Since Friday For Obama and Entourage
Today, when Obama leaves Jordan that will end the taxpayer funded part of Barack Obama’s and his entourage tour. Friday through Tuesday have been entirely taxpayer funded costing $4,000,000 to more than $8,000,000. From now on Obama’s campaign will pickup the tab.
Yesterday Obama said he will ignore the advice of General David H. Petraeus that a time line for withdrawal is dangerous and naïve. But, Obama insists that he knows best based on the 17-hours he spent in Iraq.
