National Park Service maintenance across the country is on hold as the White House shifts focus to beautification for the 250th anniversary of American independence — including the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Over 1,500 deferred projects worth more than $400 million, from roof repairs to toilet paper supplies, are now sidelined with no contracts expected. Critics say this aesthetic push ignores critical upkeep, risking national treasures’ decline, while park officials try to balance celebration with preservation amid staffing shortages and budget constraints.
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