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Trump administration to use same contractor for Reflecting Pool repairs amid scrutiny

The Trump administration is proceeding with repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool using the same company that previously worked on it, despite questions surrounding the project. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that the damage was caused by vandalism and that the repairs were completed well. However, the administration faces scrutiny over no-bid contracts awarded to companies with prior ties to Donald Trump, leading to an investigation by several Democratic lawmakers. AI

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Trump administration to use same contractor for Reflecting Pool repairs amid scrutiny

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Steve Peoples, The Associated Press ·

    The Trump administration will use the same company that tried to renovate the Reflecting Pool to repair it — ‘because they did a fantastic job’

    Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday that the federal government will not seek new bids.