HUD will close all offices for seven days to meet $66.6 million in sequestration cuts to salaries and expenses in FY13. HUD’s headquarters and local field offices will be close on May 10, May 24, June 14, July 5, July 22, August 16 and August 30 this year, all Fridays. HUD staff will not be paid for these days. According to a frequently asked questions document on HUD’s website, HUD’s offices will be closed to the public, calls to HUD will be met with voicemails, and emails will receive automatic replies indicating that HUD is closed. Any visits, meetings or appearances with HUD staff will be cancelled for these seven days. “Virtually all” HUD employees will be furloughed, according to the FAQ.View HUD’s FAQ at http://1.usa.gov/175nWFB (PDF).