Sequestration effects
#1
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Sequestration effects
Yesterday i heard reported as part of the sequestration, the white house has cancelled tours.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-...-to-sequester/
The sequestration could effect the extended hrs offered by the museums where they have late hrs on Fridays-Sundays only.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-...-to-sequester/
The sequestration could effect the extended hrs offered by the museums where they have late hrs on Fridays-Sundays only.
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Reston, Virginia, USA
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The tactic is called, "Closing the Washington Monument."
Since time immemorial congress, grandstanding for the voters, has cut the budget. Traditionally they start with the Park Service. The park service responds to the budget cut by closing the Washington Monument to tourists.
Disappointed tourists scream to their representatives. The budget is quietly restored.
Disappointed tourists scream to their representatives. The budget is quietly restored.
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Since time immemorial congress, grandstanding for the voters, has cut the budget. Traditionally they start with the Park Service. The park service responds to the budget cut by closing the Washington Monument to tourists.
Disappointed tourists scream to their representatives. The budget is quietly restored.
Disappointed tourists scream to their representatives. The budget is quietly restored.
My prediction is that other than the WH tours, tourists will feel virtually no effect from sequestration on their trips to Washington.