It already has all the makings of a boondoggle: cost overruns, conflicts of interest, lack of popular support and little public scrutiny.


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It already has all the makings of a boondoggle: cost overruns, conflicts of interest, lack of popular support and little public scrutiny.{ai:summary}<p>The project is facing significant issues including cost overruns, conflicts of interest, and a lack of public support and scrutiny, raising concerns about its viability and effectiveness. </p><p>These factors suggest it may become a financial and operational failure. #politics</p>

Battenfeld: Will White Stadium renovation be Michelle Wu’s Big Dig?

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