White House cancels tours “due to staffing reductions resulting from sequestration”
March 5, 2013 at 2:56 pm in News by Dustin Siggins 12 Comments
From a Hill contact, an e-mail from the White House sent to all staff assistants on Capitol Hill:
ATTN Interested Parties,
Due to staffing reductions resulting from sequestration, we regret to inform you that White House Tours will be canceled effective Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule affected tours.
We very much regret having to take this action, particularly during the popular Spring touring season. For updates regarding this situation, please contact the White House Visitors Office 24 Hour Hotline at (202) 456-7041.
Sincerely,
White House Visitors Office
Meanwhile, the TSA gets to spend $50 million on new uniforms, despite threats that airport security will suffer under sequestration. And from Congressman Tim Griffin’s (R-AR) office:
According to an internal email, Charles Brown, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) eastern regional director, asked his superiors about how much flexibility he had in trimming his program’s budget in light of the sequester. The response from the Obama Administration was clear:
“We have gone on record with a notification to Congress and whoever else that ‘APHIS would eliminate assistance to producers in 24 States in managing wildlife damage to the aquaculture industry, unless they provide funding to cover the costs.’ So, it is our opinion that however you manage that reduction, you need to make sure you are not contradicting what we said the impact would be.” (emphasis added)
That response, according to Brown’s email, came from someone in the USDA’s Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA), which is responsible for “coordinating the preparation of the Department’s budget estimates, legislative reports and regulations. OBPA provides direction and administration of the Department’s budgetary functions including development, presentation, and administration of the budget,” according to the agency’s website.
In other words, do you want to visit the White House or get on a plane in a reasonable time period? Not gonna happen, because the White House is ordering agencies to make the cuts as painful as possible – rather than eliminating wasteful, unnecessary spending.
This is the typical tactic of Democrats. In the 70′s when California passed Prop. 13 (to limit how much the state could tax home-owners) we experienced the same tactics from Governor Brown. He closed our Libraries a few days a week and turned half of our street lights off. They love to demonize and threaten the voters.
obama and his actions prove what a liar he is….he has NEVER had the best intentions for our country Or its citizens. My taxes went up, and I make just a little bit above minimum wage!! He and his whole group of idiots need impeached immediately!!! He has forgotten who he is supposed to represent…WE THE PEOPLE!!!
I don’t care to visit the White House with that family there. Obama is the biggest liar I have ever witnessed. He doesn’t care for the American people. He’s a muslim people who voted for him. Can’t you see that now? If not, you are in for a big shock of your life when we fall flat on our faces. Get a grip and let’s get this man impeached.
The White Tours are conducted by volunteers
that do not get paid. This administration
only can verbally terrorize the citizens, Thad
They get people to become submissive.
Impeached for what? None of the things you just listed (lying, being a Muslim, not caring for the American people, giving voters a big shock) don’t exactly fall under the category of treason, bribery, or a high crime/misdemeanor and most aren’t even provable.
An unfortunate technically known as the U.S. Constitution I’m afraid.
Question. As it become obvious that the various departments effected by the reduction in spending act are going to apply these cuts in a way that is most harmful to the American people Why cant the oversight committees require the departments to justify most grievous reductions whee there are ;less harmful alternatives available.
If the tours are all given by volunteers, what staff expenses are there?
Can’t believe anything that comes out of our White House – when will Obama get the message that he is NOT wanted in our White House – since he can’t take criticism , maybe the conservatives should dish more out – put him on the defense for a change……
Love Dr. Benjamin Carson – the exact opposite of Obama – - -
Get rid of Obamas Czars and some of Michelles 20+ assistants. THAT would save money
How dare they lock us out of the house we own. He is becoming a dictator
God save America
The thing is, we own the white house, they work for us, Im suggesting anyone that owes taxes file an extension until we get the government to cut out THEIR spending and hold up our constitution, There are so many things obama is doing or should I say everything he is doing is destroying america and americans, we have to hit em where it hurts, money!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeYscnFpEyA
@ William, the things you listed are not reasons for impeachment, however, he has done plenty of things that are. Going to war in Lybia, without Congress’ consent. Benghazi scandal, Fast and Furious scandal, murdering a 16yr old American citizen, and the list could continue.
a bunch of baloney.