JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The federal government shutdown has scrambled plans for a Missouri prayer breakfast after Ben Carson had to cancel as the keynote speaker.
A spokesman for the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development said Wednesday that the agency could not pay for the secretary’s travel to Missouri because of the shutdown.
Carson had been scheduled as the main speaker Thursday for the Missouri governor’s annual prayer breakfast.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Mike Parson said Carson’s spot would be filled by St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts.
The breakfast hosted during the first week of the legislative session typically draws hundreds of people. Ticket proceeds benefit a leadership forum on faith and values for college students.
WHY THE HELL WERE WE PAYING FOR IT IN THE FIRST PLACE??? Sorry…for shouting.
Awwwwww…boohoohooo!
Gee, wonder if they cancelled Candy’s ticket as well?
He should have invited them back to his office to pray around his $50,000 conference table.
Jesus is going to be angry Ben. You won’t like Jesus when he’s angry!
Ben - maybe God is trying to tell you something.