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Lincoln Memorial Pool Drama Deepens | Tulsa News
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again amid a chaotic renovation that’s missed its deadline by years—algal blooms, peeling coatings, and now vandalism charges. President Trump blamed vandals, but critics say the work was botched. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says the drain is to clean debris from the Fourth of July fireworks and fix damage. A former Olympic canoeist, David Hearn, pleaded not guilty, claiming he was inspecting the peeling sealant. Three others face misdemeanor charges for allegedly stealing paint. Despite the mess, the administration is sticking with the…
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