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Most of the country is in survival mode...and The Kennedy Center wants to

update the facility versus paying their people? I am sure there is nuance that I am missing per usual on such complex matters...but not a good look IMHO. That being said, we have much larger issues to deal with.

(In response to this post by 81_Hokie)

Posted: 03/30/2020 at 10:02AM

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