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Park Service officials, who historians say have had jurisdiction over the 11-acre square since the 1930s, were surprised by the action. The service had long-range plans for the square to be turned into a multi-use area for demonstrations, gatherings and entertainment. And the Trust for the National Mall is in the midst of a competition for the redesign of the square and other parts of the Mall. The spending bill states: 'To the extent that the Director of the National Park Service has jurisdiction and control over any portion of the area . . . and any monument or other facility which is located within such area, such jurisdiction and control is hereby transferred to the Architect of the Capitol.' |
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Shredding the Constitution's 1st Amendment Anyway Possible
by Amanda Lang on Thursday, Dec 29, 2011 at 5:15:20 PM
I do believe
by Doc "Old Codger" McCoy on Thursday, Dec 29, 2011 at 9:50:32 PM
Did you read whole article??
by Amanda Lang on Friday, Dec 30, 2011 at 1:48:17 PM