The Capitol Visitor Center-Minimize 'Smell' of Tourists

Reid: Capitol Visitor Center Will Minimize 'Smell' of Tourists - $621,000,000.00 of your money

The Capitol Visitor Center is opening years behind schedule and millions over budget, but at least it's got good ventilation. That was Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's take at the official dedication for the center. Members will no longer have to "smell the tourists" on hot summer days. The $621 million project, however, was completed more than $350 million over original projections and four years behind schedule. More...