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A government conference in Vegas with a mind reader and a clown

About 300 federal employees. Las Vegas. A hired mind reader. See what it cost taxpayers, with the original source.

🇺🇸 United States · 2010 · 🎉 Parties & trips

About 300 federal employees. Las Vegas. A hired mind reader.

💸 Guess, then reveal the price

US$823,000 one conference

The mind reader knew exactly where the money was going.

What actually happened

The General Services Administration’s own Inspector General reported the cost, including a mind-reading performer, a clown and a $31,000 reception. Top officials were forced out.

Source: PBS NewsHour ↗ · Amount in original currency, not adjusted for inflation. An unusual cost is not automatically waste; see how we check the facts.

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