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Trips Kathleen Schmermund (Kat) trip to Jerusalem, Israel on Jun. 25, 2011

Traveler Kathleen Schmermund (Kat)
Companion N/A
Start Date 6/25/2011
End Date 7/3/2011
Filed date 7/14/2011
Approver Rep. Leonard Lance (-NJ)
Sponsor(s) American Israel Education Foundation
Destination(s) Jerusalem, IsraelCultural Mecca, Tel Aviv, Israel
View all trips to: Israel
Purpose Visited various sites in Israel; met with policymakers, reporters, military leaders, citizens and Palestinian policymakers
Total Cost $6,664.52
Detailed Expenses
Personal Companion
Transportation $2,419.68 - $2105.21 air; $314.47 ground
Lodging $1,752.00 -
Meal $728.19 -
Other $1,764.65 - security, tour guide, entrance fees, speaker fees, room rentals, tips