I went to the DoS visa web page but did not notice any announcement about the cancellation/withdrawal. Could I bother you for a source? I tried a search engine as well.
I had heard that DoS had an “emergency exception” clause by which it could act swiftly regarding visas. Just have never seen anything non-military in the federal government be so suddenly responsive.
It’s on FR. Here you go:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1860704/posts
I was wrong though. The plan was actually cancelled on June 13. Makes you wonder...