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Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report

WASHINGTON — Embattled Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has been removed “at the president’s direction,” the White House announced Monday.

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Democrats had called for the removal of Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and Republicans joined them this month.

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Trouble deepens for Architect of the Capitol as Kevin McCarthy calls for firing - Roll Call

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s problems worsened Monday as Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined a growing chorus.

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House Republicans call for removal of Architect of the US Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged misdeeds

WASHINGTON — Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House Administration hearing earlier this week.

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House Republicans call for Blanton’s removal as Architect of the Capitol over alleged misdeeds - Roll Call

Calls for Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s ouster or resignation are getting louder in the wake of a fiery House hearing.

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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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Modernization panel finds a new home under House Administration Committee

WASHINGTON — The “fix Congress” panel that officially disbanded last session will return in the 118th Congress in a different form.

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It’s back: Modernization panel finds a new home under House Administration - Roll Call

The “fix Congress” panel that officially disbanded last session will return in the 118th Congress in a different form.

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Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect

WASHINGTON — It’s been more than three months since a damning inspector general report was published listing a series of alleged offenses committed by Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and more than two months since a group of Democrats called for his resignation.

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Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect - Roll Call

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has kept his job as procedural questions swirl, months after a damning inspector general report.

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One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol

WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.

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One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol - Roll Call

The Capitol could throw open its doors to the public again as soon as January if Republicans win a majority — but security remains a concern.

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This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet

WASHINGTON — It felt almost like a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the final hearing of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, as witnesses and lawmakers alike celebrated their wins and dreamed of the future.

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This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet - Roll Call

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its final hearing Wednesday, pondering its future.

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They tried to modernize Congress. Now time is running out

WASHINGTON — They are the oddballs and the true believers on Capitol Hill, the ones who think civility is possible in these uncivil times.

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They tried to modernize Congress. Now time is running out - Roll Call

The least cynical group on the Hill ponders its fate: What will happen to the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress?

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