Mr. Rowley. That is correct.
Mr. Rankin. And did someone cook for them?
Mr. Rowley. One of the agents who enjoyed it as a hobby cooked the meals for them, while the others took care of the dishes.
Mr. Rankin. They did contribute to supporting that?
Mr. Rowley. They contributed to supporting that, sir.
Mr. Rankin. Was there criticism of that action?
Mr. Rowley. There was criticism of the action to this extent: That when they went shopping they bought two or three cases of beer which they had available in the icebox when the men came off duty in the evening.
Mr. Rankin. Now, were they on a travel status or subject to——
Mr. Rowley. Not on travel status under our regulations. They could be there a week, and they would be working their 8 hours. They were not working any longer than their 8 hours. It was comparable to their assignment here in Washington.
Mr. Rankin. So it was really a summer White House position?