Washington - The White House refused to say how much the trip was costing taxpayers. Republicans questioned the president's decision to travel to New York for a night of entertainment during a recession and while automakers struggle to survive. It was just a few months ago that auto executives were roundly criticized when they traveled to Washington for congressional hearings in pricey private planes. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes and Tobacco - hostWink.com - Firebox