Planned White House projects to cost $900 million
Instead of securing money directly from Congress, the records show, the administration has pieced together funding from other agencies and private donors.
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5 sourcesHow Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
Fountains, Ballroom, and a Helipad: Trump’s White House Projects Cost Nearly $1B
Trump Is Spending Nearly $1 Billion in Taxpayer Money on Gaudy White House Renovations: Report
Trump White House construction spending could top $900 million
Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction
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3 sourcesTrump administration to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects: Report
Trump administration set to spend at least $900M on White House projects, covered mostly by taxpayers
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3 sourcesWhite House construction tab reportedly hits $900 million as court rejects East Wing ballroom plan
UPDATE 2-Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, Washington Post reports (copy)
REPORT: White House Construction Projects Reportedly Swell To At Least $900 Million
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2 developments- Aug 12Trump administration to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects: Report
- Aug 13Planned White House projects to cost $900 million
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