Sequestration effects
Mar 6, 2013 | 2:28 pm
#1
Original Poster
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: May 2012
Location: DCA, lived MCI, SEA/PDX,BUF (born/raised)
Programs: Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, Choice, AS, UA, WN
Posts: 10,697
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.
Mar 7, 2013 | 1:57 pm
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Reston, Virginia, USA
Posts: 653
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.
Mar 8, 2013 | 7:49 am
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA/IAD
Programs: BA Gold, American Airlines, Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 5,089
The good news is that the multiple golf courses at Andrews AFB are OPEN for business. For those with access of course... 
Mar 8, 2013 | 9:01 am
#5
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Plat & 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 8,685
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.