Griffith Statement on President Obama Closing the White House to the American People, Encourages Visitors to See Other Important Sites in the Nation’s Capital
Tuesday,
March 5, 2013
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Andie Pivarunas
(202-225-3861)
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) released the following statement regarding the White House announcing it would be cancelling the self-guided tours of the building “effective Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice:” “In the two years that have passed since I have taken office and with the Sequester in effect, my office budget will have been cut by nearly 18.5 percent. However, my staff will continue working to ensure that all those wishing to tour the Capitol Building will have the opportunity to do so. Our office is also prepared to continue helping arrange for tours of other sites which will remain open like the Library of Congress.” ### |
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