Governor Bobby Jindal with taxpayers 'money' for the helicopter flights to the church

Third in September 2009 on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow (The Advocate) In May, June and July, there was hardly a Sunday when the governor did not board a helicopter of the taxpayer-funded to participate in religious services in remote parts of the state . He traveled by helicopter to the churches less often in March and April. Over five months, Jindal has taken more than three dozen trips by helicopter. Fourteen were for worship, according to state records. He prayed in Hornbeck, many, Logansport, Angie,Elizabeth, Harrisonburg, Columbia, Winnsboro, Coushatta, Robelin and Anacoco. At least two helpers usually accompanied him along with his driver and security detail of state police. The public pays the salaries and fuel and maintenance for helicopters. The helicopter used for the governor, most cost $ 1,200 an hour - about $ 45,000 for five months with the participation of the church. The Governors Office refuses the media the first time that Jindal will attend the service indicated. ButVideo on the Internet are published in the last year, an overview of visits to Catholic churches, Protestant government in northern Louisiana. Read more about www.AtheistMedia.com bit.ly -