The Rundown: The Obama Center’s first 100 days
The Obama Presidential Center cost $909 million to build, which is $59 million more than previously reported.
Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and I’ve somehow turned into someone who (occasionally) willingly takes 6 a.m. workout classes. Here’s what you need to know today.1. Here are the Obama Presidential Center’s latest numbers, from construction price to attendanceThe Obama Presidential Center cost nearly $1 billion to build, according to the Obama Foundation. The exact price tag clocks in at $909 million — $59 million more than the center’s previously released figure. The amount, all privately funded,…
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