Trump’s giant vanity arch could skip the line

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe proposed 250-foot arch, estimated to cost $100 million, would be located at the end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, opposite the Lincoln Memorial (Getty Images)An independent federal agency, with many appointees, is attempting to bypass federal regulations to expedite the construction of a Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C. The proposed 250-foot arch, estimated to cost $100 million, would be located at the end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, opposite the Lincoln Memorial. The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is considering changes to Section 106, a requirement for preservation reviews, which would grant federal agencies broader discretion and reduce consideration of alternative designs. The National Capital Planning Commission, chaired by an appointee, has already voted to advance the project, despite a lawsuit from Vietnam War veterans and public opposition. Construction is projected to take two to three years with 20-hour workdays, and the administration asserts that congressional approval is not required for the project. In fullAgency packed with Trump appointees looks to bypass federal regulations to speed up construction of his DC archMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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