Union warns of safety risks in Trump-ordered Lincoln Memorial pool makeover
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A Trump-ordered, no-bid contract to repaint and waterproof the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool has unions voicing safety concerns as work races to meet a July 4 deadline, highlighting potential worker hazards, the bypassing of competitive bidding, and a cost overrun from about $1.8m to $13.1m.
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- Lawsuit seeks halt to Trump’s reflecting pool makeover Politico
- Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule Fox News
- Trump Claims Reflecting Pool Makeover Is ‘Ahead Of Schedule’—After Report Suggests It Won’t Be Done In Time Forbes
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