Trump’s plan for fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
President Trump proposed putting a fence and gates around Lafayette Park near the White House. A federal planning commission is reviewing the plan. The commission has already approved some of Trump's other Washington projects, but there was opposition expressed to this particular fence plan.
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2 sourcesTrump appointees advance plans for Lafayette Square fencing and White House gates
Trump's plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
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5 sourcesTrump appointees hear opposition to Lafayette Square fencing and gates in front of the White House
Trump’s plan for fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
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Trump’s plan for a fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
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2 developments- Sep 3Trump’s plan for fence at Lafayette Park near White House gets review by federal panel
- Sep 3Trump appointees hear opposition to Lafayette Square fencing and gates in front of the White House
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