Well, “balloon” doesn’t accurately describe the explosion of costs at the new Aurora VA hospital. It’s currently estimated that it will cost taxpayers $1.73 billion to build the thing – originally, the bid was at $328 million;<\/p>\n
“The VA couldn’t lead starving troops to a chow hall when it comes to managing a construction project,” U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman, a Republican from Aurora, said Tuesday. “The VA’s mismanagement of this project is beyond belief and brings into question the competence of their leadership at every level.”<\/p>\n
Coffman, a Marine Corps combat veteran, said he has introduced legislation to increase the $880 million cap on the hospital. The bill also would bar the VA from managing the project and allow the Corps of Engineers to finish the hospital.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Yeah, well….<\/p>\n
Thanks to David for the link.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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