White House throwing star-studded concert despite sequester

By: American Decency Staff

 

Though the White House has been singing the sequester blues, the Obamas still have managed to scrape together enough cash to throw a star-studded concert celebrating "Memphis Soul" later this month. 

The White House announced Tuesday that the 10th concert in its "In Performance at the White House" series would go on April 16. Set to perform are Al Green, Ben Harper, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper and Justin Timberlake, among many others. 

Though the White House last month decided to suspend official tours of the "people's house" citing the sequester, the budget cuts apparently have not impeded the concert schedule. 

Since their inception in 2009, the White House concerts have featured Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and other stars. 

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/04/03/white-house-throwing-star-studded-concert-despite-sequester/#ixzz2PQ8BsnOq

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