How We Found Tom Price’s Private Jets

10/5/2017

This Politico Magazine article provides an in-depth account of how investigative reporters discovered former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price's use of private jets for official travel. The article details the investigative process, which involved data analysis, the use of flight tracking apps, and interviews with insiders. It explores the questionable justifications provided by Price's team for the expensive travel decisions and the subsequent backlash and resignation of the Secretary. The article sheds light on the challenges faced by journalists investigating government officials and the role of transparency in holding those in power accountable.

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