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Lake Mead property owners forced out until shutdown ends [message #125919] Mon, 07 October 2013 14:48 Go to next message
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The government shutdown is being felt close to home for some locals. They say they're being forced out of private homes on Lake Mead because they sit on federal land.

Joyce Spencer is 77-years-old and her husband Ralph is 80. They've been spending most of their time in the family ice cream store since going home isn't an option.

The Spencers never expected to be forced out of their Lake Mead home, which they've owned since the 70s, but on Thursday, a park ranger said they had 24 hours to get out.

"I had to go to town today and buy Ralph undershirts and jeans because I forgot his pants," Joyce Spencer told Action News.

The Stewart's Point home sits on federal land, so even though the Spencers own their cabin outright, they're not allowed in until the government reopens.

Full article: http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/Lake-Mead-Property-Owners-For ced-Out-Until-Gov-Shutdown-Ends-226557661.html


Re: Lake Mead property owners forced out until shutdown ends [message #125921 is a reply to message #125919] Mon, 07 October 2013 14:56 Go to previous message
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How exactly does forcing people out of their homes save the federal government money or prevent any spending whatsoever? Won't they actually have to spend MORE money to enforce this?

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