Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
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The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
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