Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and Agencies on June 11, 2004
Federal Offices Closed Nationwide on June 11 to Honor Reagan
What it does
Federal agencies must close their offices on June 11, 2004, except for units kept open for essential security or public business.
Real-world impact
- Most federal employees will be given the day off with regular pay.
- Certain national security or essential offices will stay open as needed.
- Public access to many federal services may be limited during that day.
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Summary
This order closes all executive departments, independent agencies, and other government offices on June 11, 2004, as a mark of respect for Ronald Reagan, the fortieth President. The day will count as regular work time for pay and leave under existing federal rules.
Some offices may remain open if their heads decide they must operate for national security, defense, or other essential public business, including parts of departments such as State, Defense, Justice, and Homeland Security.
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