Cost of new curtains not included

[Pat K]

http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gqPtupZdl1w1A7I4ndVySlClLFpw?docId=6456152

The West Wing dig is but the first step in a multiphase project that will eventually progress across the White House grounds — and last for a total of four years.

Its scope can be gleaned from its hefty cost: $376 million. Of that, $86 million is just for the West Wing.

[CurtHowland]

I saw pictures from Truman's rebuilding of the WhiteHouse, I think that was the last time that the facilities were seriously upgraded.

Not that I like tax money being spent on it, but I understand the need for maintenance and reconstruction every few decades. 

[Pat K]

Um for 376 million you should see the place
Roger and Jim could build for ya.

I say tear the damn old thing down and
let all the new presidents stay at the extended stay hotel.