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Biden fires overseer of Capitol building over alleged abuses

Por: Portland Press Herald World February 13, 2023

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WASHINGTON — President Biden has fired embattled Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton, who oversees the historic building that houses Congress and its expansive grounds, as pressure mounted for his removal following a scathing inspector general report of personal and management lapses. J. Brett Blanton, architect of the Capitol, shown in November 2022, has been fired by President Biden. Jacquelyn Martin/Associated Press The White House said... + full article



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