Bidding debacle questions costs for Rock Chalk Park project
City bids for the recreation center at Rock Chalk Park returned at 10.5 million, far below the 18.5 to 20.7 million estimate, while the total package up to 25 million covers infrastructure owned by Thomas Fritzel's Bliss Sports. Critics note the no bid infrastructure plan may shift costs to taxpayers and question whether tougher bidding could have saved millions.
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Washington dysfunction fuels demands for adult supervision
Washington faces a crisis of governance as Congress stalls budgets and the Obama administration battles leaks, IRS scrutiny, and Benghazi fallout. The piece argues for accountability and senior leadership to curb upheaval, with Ignatius urging decisive reforms and fresh investigations as the cycle of blame undermines U.S. policy.
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Benghazi scandal fuels political theater and claims
Trudy Rubin argues that Rep. Darrell Issa and allies use Benghazi to push conspiracy theories about talking points while ignoring security failures and delays in rescue efforts. The piece accuses critics of politicizing deaths of Ambassador Stevens and three others, with Gates and Kerry cited on military limits and readiness.
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