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GiqueCee

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38. I suspect that...

Reply to in2herbs (Reply #6)

Thu May 21, 2026, 08:41 AM

7 hrs ago

... the White House, having been built long before such regulations were enacted, is essentially grandfathered in.

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I read that DC has a 90-ft. height limit on structures. Is the WH under these regulations? nt in2herbs 21 hrs ago #6

I suspect that... GiqueCee 7 hrs ago #38

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These horrible foists on the public are happening every day Klarkashton 21 hrs ago #9

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Like a playground bully saying "Make me". tanyev 21 hrs ago #11

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Wouldn't that authorization have expired with that Congress Buddyzbuddy 21 hrs ago #18

I'll bet you're right about that... GiqueCee 7 hrs ago #39

Then it can also be torn down with out congress approval. republianmushroom 20 hrs ago #20

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