Announcement

Working in government means that over time people greet the announcement of ministerial spending with a degree of cynicism. Whether it's because of previous experience with funding being pulled after it's been committed, the short-sightedness of a funding plan, or some other snafu, people tend to react with less than whole-hearted joy when these press releases occur.

Yesterday our Director announced that one of our programs that was slated to end next year has been renewed for two more years with several hundred million dollars in funding - $526 million to be exact.

This news was greeted with pointed questions and skeptical comments, and the Director cried out, "Okay guys, enjoy the moment! Don't go to your agitated place right away!"

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