Posted on 04/07/2011 4:07:32 PM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
If the federal budget stalemate doesnt get in the way, President Barack Obama is planning to visit Colonial Williamsburg this weekend with the first lady, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia and Sasha.
The White House said in a statement Thursday that it is a long-planned family trip to the historic site.
The presidents priority is working with members of Congress from both parties to avoid a government shutdown, the statement continued. The familys plans will change if an agreement is not reached.
Obama is negotiating with Democrats and Republicans in Congress to pass a budget bill in time to avoid a shutdown at midnight Friday.
Jim Bradley, communications manager for Colonial Williamsburg, said he has not received any information about a presidential visit and referred information requests to the White House.
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oh fragging great.
I actually loathe the idea that he is going to desecrate that hallowed ground. Two of my antecedents served in the first and second Houses of Burgesses.....I love to go there and trace their signatures with my finger...
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