Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool before and after

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned green due to algae shortly after a $14 million renovation project. Officials state this is a normal part of the startup process for the dormant water system.
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The story highlights the intersection of government spending, infrastructure maintenance, and public perception of federal projects.
Algae returns to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after the Trump administration's $14 million overhaul.
The article presents the controversy alongside the official explanation from the Interior Department.
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