Wirepoints has learned from administrative officials and legislators that at least $139 million — 80% of the public funding for the center — almost certainly will be reimbursed by the federal government. The project was already under attack for a number of other reasons, including a First Amendment “compelled speech” claim that it would force taxpayers to fund private, political advocacy.
The center was initially pitched as a privately funded presidential library. Many Illinois taxpayers therefore were angered to learn that at least $174 million was included in the state’s 1,246-page budget presented in May to rank and file General Assembly members only hours before their vote. Nor will the center be a presidential library.
However, it turns out that federal taxpayers will be the ones compelled to make the subsidy. The Illinois appropriation is for roadway and transit reconfigurations needed to accommodate the center, and 80% of such spending is generally reimbursable by the federal government. Wirepoints has confirmed with state officials that federal reimbursement of at least $139 million is highly likely.
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I don't want to pay for his dumb library - he was NEVER my president although he took up room in the white house along with Michael and her Mother and their kids.
Will there be rides? Decline of Obamacare slide??
Arcades? Mud slinging or bullsh*t pottery.
Or better yet, a scavenger hunt: look for Obama's REAL birth certificate? Get a prize if you find one of his college classmates. Double bonus for finding his and her actual bar exam results.
Grand prize for explaining how a community organizer became POTUS in less than a decade!
It could be really fun!
Paraphrasing former MD Senator Robert G. Harper who is best remembered for the phrase, "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" in connection with the XYZ Affair. Spend some money to held those held hostage by the gangs in Chicago, but not a dime for a temple to Barry Dunham Sotero.
Let his Solyndra buddies build his temple on private land.
Will there be a "I really don't care about you, Chicago" room?
President Trump needs to put a stop to this.
Does Barry get a cut of the paid parking?
Obama keeps on running his con game for ripping off Tax dollars.
We want an Obama Center in every state to take us to the end times that much faster. It would be even better if they were Obama/Clinton Centers.
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