The Republican National Convention is coming to D.C. -- and to government property.

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About All That Security Downtown - Likely For the Republican National Convention https://popville.com/2020/08/about-all-that-security-downtown-dc-republican-national-convention/

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About All That Security Downtown – Likely For the Republican National Convention

Prince Of Petworth Today at 9:45am

“PLEASE BE ADVISED OF AN EVENT AT THE Ronald Reagan Building beginning today, August 20, 2020 and ending Friday, August 28, 2020 that may impact your accessibility into the premises. Due to security restrictions and security fencing perimeters staged around the building, including the Woodrow Wilson Plaza.”

Last week Politico reported:

“The Republican National Convention is coming to D.C. — and to government property.

The Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, a grand historic federal building located close to the Trump International Hotel, will serve as a “central hub” for speeches, according to two people familiar with the plans.

The convention will spread out across federal properties in, and possibly, around Washington.”

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[sinkingfeeling]

1. How much is the RNC paying to rent public buildings?

[elleng]

3. Rental Fees Andrew W. Mellon

Auditoriummellonauditorium.com › rental-fees-2
Available for exclusive rental 365 days a year, the Mellon Auditorium is Washington DC's premiere event venue for seated dinners, conferences, receptions,

[elleng]

2. SO glad I'm outta there,

all the crappy 'action' adjacent to my former office building.

(Fingers crossed for next spring + Cherry Blossoms!)