$31,000 purchase order for furniture for Ben Carson's office terminated "for convenience."

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[ProfessorGAC]

1. Yeah, The Convenience Of Not . . .

. . .having to pay for it with his own money.

[marylandblue]

2. "for convenience" just means the government changed its mind

Unfortunately, the government still would have to pay for sunk costs, like any items the supplier already bought.

[louis-t]

3. For convenience of not having to explain how Carson

thought he could get away with it.

[MyOwnPeace]

4. Here we go.......

THIS is the correct answer!

Can't explain how it is justified.

Can't explain why it is a necessary expense.

Can't explain why he should spend all of that when facing a serious budge cut.

Can't explain why he was even nominated for the position of Secretary.

Can't explain why he is not qualified of his position.



Do we need any more reasons?