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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Fri Oct 11, 2013, 03:46 PM Oct 2013

Deal To Reopen Lady Liberty Floated As DC Standoff Talks Continue [View all]

NY1News

While the federal government shutdown continues, the Cuomo administration says the state is working on a deal to reopen the Statue of Liberty.

State officials are working to try to figure out what the move would cost.

The five boroughs have 33 sites under the jurisdiction of the federal park service, including the statue and nearby Ellis Island.

Meanwhile, there could be signs of progress on Capitol Hill as the shutdown enters its 11th day.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/news/190312/deal-to-reopen-lady-liberty-floated-as-dc-standoff-talks-continue

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Deal To Reopen Lady Liberty Floated As DC Standoff Talks Continue [View all] hrmjustin Oct 2013 OP

Why don't they move this fast for Meals on Wheels? Politicalboi Oct 2013 #1

Money means more to them. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #2