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Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom

Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom

Summary

A group of Senate Republicans, led by Senator Lindsey Graham, want to approve $400 million to build a secure ballroom at the White House. They believe the new ballroom is important for safety after a recent attempt by a gunman to enter a White House event.

Key Facts

  • Senate Republicans are proposing a bill to fund a new ballroom at the White House.
  • The proposed ballroom would be 90,000 square feet in size.
  • The bill requests $400 million to pay for this construction.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina is leading the effort.
  • The project is described as necessary for national security.
  • The idea follows a recent incident where a gunman tried to enter the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
  • The secure ballroom aims to improve protection for events held at the White House.
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