Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects
National Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects July 23, 20264:14 PM ET By Rachel Treisman A mock-up of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch, pictured during the state fair on D.C.'s National Mall in June. The real thing needs to undergo a historic preservation review before it can be approved. Jen Golbeck/AP hide caption toggle caption Jen Golbeck/AP The Trump administration is eyeing a workaround for one of the procedural hurdles facing its proposed 250-foot arch: weakening federal oversight of all construction projects affecting historic sites.
- ▪National Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects July 23, 20264:14 PM ET By Rachel Treisman A mock-up of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch, pictured during the state fair on D.C.'s Nation
- ▪The real thing needs to undergo a historic preservation review before it can be approved.
- ▪Jen Golbeck/AP hide caption toggle caption Jen Golbeck/AP The Trump administration is eyeing a workaround for one of the procedural hurdles facing its proposed 250-foot arch: weakening federal oversight of all construction projects affectin
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National Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects July 23, 20264:14 PM ET By Rachel Treisman A mock-up of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch, pictured during the state fair on D.C.'s National Mall in June. The real thing needs to undergo a historic preservation review before it can be approved. Jen Golbeck/AP hide caption toggle caption Jen Golbeck/AP The Trump administration is eyeing a workaround for one of the procedural hurdles facing its proposed 250-foot arch: weakening federal oversight of all construction projects affecting historic sites.
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