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Court decision affects White House ballroom construction plans
A federal judge has ruled on the construction of a White House ballroom. The decision allows some work to proceed while blocking above-ground construction. (sources: npr, pbs, cbc, ap, jurist)
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The court's ruling permits below-ground construction related to national security but continues to halt above-ground work on the $400 million ballroom project.
- A federal judge has blocked above-ground construction of the White House ballroom.
- The ruling allows below-ground work on a bunker and other national security facilities.
- The administration plans to appeal the judge's decision.
Why it matters
The outcome of the appeal could impact the timeline and scope of the White House ballroom project.
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