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National Park Service Under Fire | Peoria News
The National Park Service is under fire as a $16 million Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool repair project spirals into chaos—peeling sealant, algae, and botched installation blamed on “vandalism” that led to felony charges against Olympic medalist David Hearn, only to be dropped when prosecutors admitted it was negligence, not crime. This scandal is part of a broader pattern: the administration’s push to rewrite exhibits, demolish historic structures, and slash career staff is eroding the agency’s integrity and mission. Former rangers warn the park service is being politicized, while the White…
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