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Courthouse Control Battle Heats Up | Wilmington News
A new bill could shift control of federal courthouses from the GSA to the judiciary, sparking a fiery debate over who should manage these critical buildings. Proponents argue the courts need more autonomy to fix crumbling infrastructure, while the GSA counters with evidence that past attempts led to skyrocketing costs and safety hazards — citing the Birmingham courthouse’s $57 million maintenance backlog. The judiciary denies neglect, pointing to their successful upkeep and slamming the GSA’s own $8 billion maintenance crisis. With funding shortfalls blamed for the mess, both sides clash over…
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