>?This project was requested by career
>facilities and security officials at
>Interior as part of the
>decade-long modernization of the historic
>FDR-era building. The secretary was
>not aware of this contract
>but agrees that this is
>a lot of money for
>demo, install, materials, and labor,"
>Swift said in a statement
>to ABC News. "Between regulations
>that require historic preservation and
>outdated government procurement rules, the
>costs for everything from pencils
>to printing to doors is
>astronomical. This is a perfect
>example of why the Secretary
>believes we need to reform
>procurement processes.?
>
>Too much wasteful spending in government.
>
>
>I'll make a door out of
>birds eye Redwood burl for
>$20,000. And install it. But
>they probably want Piss Fir
>to keep it historically accurate
>and match the occupants.
>
>On the other hand, wasteful spending
>can be a good thing.
>It lets a lot of
>dead beat teachers retire early.
>
>
>
Would that be any Teachers from Nebraska ?