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Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner

Washington Post Politics Tuesday 18 August 2026, 21:20 UTC By Maura Judkis, Meg Kelly 1 min read
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Work to correct the cracking and flaking liner at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is underway, weeks after the government dropped charges against people accused of vandalizing the pool, citing instead the “botched” renovation efforts. Democracy Dies in Darkness Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner The power washers, leaf blowers and brooms are back in use within the famed, drained basin.

Work to correct the cracking and flaking liner at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is underway, weeks after the government dropped charges against people accused of vandalizing the pool, citing instead the “botched” renovation efforts. Democracy Dies in Darkness Workers start latest repairs to Reflecting Pool liner The power washers, leaf blowers and brooms are back in use within the famed, drained basin. 3 min
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