Lawmakers spend 1K/month on taxpayer-funded cars http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34391.html

The economy is still limping along, but some members of Congress are nevertheless riding in style: At least 10 House members are spending more than $1,000 a month in taxpayer money to lease cars.Rep. Emanuel Cleaver appears to be the biggest spender.Some lawmakers blame their high lease costs on a policy, enacted in a 2007 energy bill, requiring that the vehicles they choose be fuel efficient. Others say their two-year terms in office prevent them from taking advantage of lower-cost, longer-term leases.