Laura Bush Helps National Mall

Former First Lady Laura Bush is helping the National Mall get a makeover. She said the Mall is "America's backyard." But it's not the well-manicured and vibrant gathering place that many would like to see. ABC News reported, Bush is helping the Trust for the National Mall raise $350 million for the landscaping project to match federal funds. The foundation has picked three design contest winners. Their ideas include an ice rink by the Washington Monument, concert space and more shaded walking paths.