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Obama Center: $300 Million Became $1 Billion
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What BBN said on air. The facts are in the original report: Washington Examiner.
Hank LedgerGlue. Of course it was glue.
Hank LedgerNow, a new story and a new outlet.
Hank LedgerThe Washington Examiner says the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is heading for a billion dollars after an initial estimate of three hundred million, following years of costly delays.
Gloria VanceI've watched governments overrun their budgets on three continents. Rarely did they do it next to a lagoon.
Hank LedgerThat's the original quote, and now it's a billion. It's like the contractor said three grand for the bathroom and then found a second bathroom.
Gloria VanceThe seven hundred million difference is the 'while we're in here' fee.
Hank LedgerSeven hundred million.
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