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Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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What happened For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 2, 8:56 PM

Here's who's funding Washington, DC's $102M birthday makeover

For America’s 250th birthday, the Trump administration is treating the nation’s capital to a full spa package — with taxpayers and national park visitors footing the bill.

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Jul 2, 8:56 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

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Jul 2, 8:56 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 9 sources · 1 bucket.