SHUTDOWN update:
Sections of fence have been removed from the WWI memorial to shore up beleaguered defenses at the WWII memorial. While the current state of fortifications at the WWI appears suspect, President Obama said he is confident it will be sufficient to repel any WWI veterans.
Meanwhile, NPS employees worked furiously through the night reinforcing the WWII barricades. After consulting with the Army Corp of Engineers,
wire is now being employed to hold the section together.
President Obama made a brief appearance to the monument this morning to rally the troops of security guards before departing to an undisclosed location, most likely Camp David or one of a number of different military golf courses, all of which have been deemed ESSENTIAL and are open for business.
In other news, the Armed Forces Network has announced that the SHUTDOWN has forced it to cut all sports broadcasts to our men and women serving overseas, with this official announcement:
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. Due to the government shutdown, the Defense Department can only provide limited overseas television, radio, print and web services.
NPR will remain available.