The
government shutdown may be keeping furloughed federal workers at home, but on
Monday the U.S. Army contracted to buy a mechanical bull. The $47,174 contract was awarded on Oct. 7 to Mechanical Bull
Sales Inc. of State College, Penn. According to the General
Services Administration (GSA) listing, the National Guard of Utah made the
request for a “bull which needs to be durable and low maintenance.” The bull that was sold to the
Utah National Guard should meet any state safety requirements. The Mechanical
Bull Sales website says, “Our mechanical bulls are approved
for use in all 50 states and Canada. This includes: Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
California which have stringent safety requirements for amusement rides.” Lt. Col. Hank McIntire of the
Utah National Guard tells CNSNews.com that the mechanical bull is regularly
used as a tool by recruiters at fairs and other events. “It draws attention to their
message,” McIntire said...more
Update: The order has been canceled.
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