WASHINGTON (Slice News) — Rep. Joyce Beatty , a Democrat from Ohio and a member of the Kennedy Center’s board, is condemning President Donald Trump’s planned closure of the venue, saying the administration failed to properly consult Congress on a decision involving a federally funded institution. The POTUS stated many "experts" agree that the building that he called "dilapidated" needs improvements. While the building has an outdated interior, there are no obvious physical signs it has fallen apart as his description suggests. In a statement released on Feb 2, Beatty said the president should have sought congressional input before announcing plans to shut down the landmark cultural facility for renovations. Construction, funding and major operational decisions at the Kennedy Center fall under congressional oversight, she noted, given the federal government’s role in establishing and supporting the institution. “The Kennedy Center belongs to the American people,...
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