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Bipartisan Bill in Congress Aims to Block Demolition of the Kennedy Center

Pingree co-authored the bill and said it would put protections for the Kennedy Center in place.

Bipartisan Bill in Congress Aims to Block Demolition of the Kennedy Center
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Jeff Merkley, Lisa Murkowski and Chellie Pingree introduced a bipartisan bill to require congressional approval before a presidential memorial can be demolished. The sponsors also tried to fast-track it in the Senate, but Mike Lee blocked that effort.

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Donald Trump
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President whose remarks about the Kennedy Center prompted the bill

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Jeff Merkley
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Lisa Murkowski
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Senator and sponsor of the bill

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Mike Lee
R · UT · SEN

Senator who blocked the sponsors’ attempt to fast-track the bill

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Pingree Coauthors Bill Requiring Approval for Kennedy Center Demolition

Chellie Pingree coauthored a bipartisan bill that would require congressional approval before the Kennedy Center could be demolished. The coverage reports that Sen. Mike Lee blocked an effort to advance the measure in the Senate. Center outlets present the bill as a congressional safeguard against demolition, while varying in emphasis: some include Trump administration responses, and Benzinga highlights a possible effort to attach the measure to year-end legislation.

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