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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Block Trump’s Arlington Arch
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House Democrats Introduce Bill to Block Trump’s Arlington Arch

ARTnews.com·Daniel Cassady·3 days ago
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A group of House Democrats will ntroduce legislation  aimed at stopping President Donald Trump ’s proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, opening a new front in the growing battle over the administration’s efforts to reshape some of the nation’s most visible public monuments. Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.) and Dina Titus (D-Nev.) announced this week that they will introduce the Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act, which would explicitly prohibit construction of the proposed arch and bar the use of federal funds for the project. The legislation follows a recent vote by Trump appointees on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts approving designs for the monument.  Related Articles The Trump administration has argued that the arch would serve as a commemorative structure tied to celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.…

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