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Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
A union representative has warned that workers rushing to repaint Washington DC's National Mall Reflecting Pool 'American flag blue' for the US's 250th anniversary celebrations—an order from Donald Trump—may face safety risks due to the tight timeline. The project, awarded via a no-bid contract to Virginia-based Atlantic Industrial Coatings, has sparked controversy over unstated high costs ($13.1m vs Trump’s initial $1.8m claim), reported work quality issues, criticism from other contractors, and public concerns about environmental hazards and the site’s historical integrity.
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Workers racing to turn reflecting pool blue for Trump may be at risk, union warns
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