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Lingering National Guard Presence In D.C. Costing Half A Billion Dollars

Jon Brown
Lingering National Guard Presence In D.C. Costing Half A Billion Dollars
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The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., is racking up a hefty bill of $500 million as threats reportedly require them to remain into early spring.

The estimate exceeds even the $480 million Bloomberg projected Thursday, according to an official who confirmed the number to The Hill, and does not include the costs incurred by the city.

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