#Biden fires the architect of the Capitol after bipartisan criticism from lawmakers

J. Brett Blanton was responsible for the upkeep and operation of over 18 million square feet of buildings and 570 acres of land throughout the U.S. Capitol complex.

An investigation conducted by the #ArchitectOfTheCapitol Inspector General's Office found Blanton had "abused his authority, misused government property and wasted taxpayer money, among other substantiated violations."

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/13/1156610999/biden-fired-capitol-architect-ethical-violations-misusing-government-property

This came up in the #WhiteHouse #PressBriefing just now.. I knew nothing of this... Looked it up: Blanton in the hot seat: Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report https://www.rollcall.com/2023/02/09/blanton-architect-capitol-testifies-first-time-since-bombshell-report/ #Blanton #ArchitectOfTheCapitol
Blanton in the hot seat: Architect of the Capitol testifies for first time since bombshell report - Roll Call

Lawmakers were quick to bring up the “elephant in the room” as J. Brett Blanton appeared before the House Administration Committee.

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