This is just sad! People were counting on this. Passports are essential services. I know the SOS did not want to do this.
Media NoteOffice of the SpokesmanWashington, DCApril 8, 2011Because of a possible government shutdown, the Department of State must cancel “Passport Day in the USA,” which had been scheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2011. During this annual event, passport agencies and participating passport acceptance facilities nationwide open their doors for U.S. citizens to receive passport services without an appointment. We regret that we cannot offer this service as planned.
