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No Capitol West Front repairs as House Senate split persists
Washington AP reports a congressional stalemate over a $605 million bill to extend or restore the Capitol West Front. The House drops its $58 million extension while the Senate drops $18 million for restoration and $15 million for an underground office building, leaving the decision open. Rep. Stratton pushes restoration, while Rep. Wyman argues for extension.
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Samuel S. Stratton
D-N.y
Louis C. Wyman
N.H