A trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery
FILE - Flowers rest at the burial plot of former Secretary of State Colin Powell in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, Nov. 11, 2021, in Arlington, Va. A trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for a parcel of land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery expansion project has already begun work and is expected to extend the cemetery’s life by nearly 20 years, until 2060.
The federal government says it's fulfilling its duties by replacing and improving the road network on the cemetery's southern border, including significant improvements to a highway, Columbia Pike, that serves as a primary commuter route. The federal government says improvements to the roadway adequately compensate the county. The improvements to Columbia Pike make it significantly wider and straighter, adding sidewalks and bike paths. The bike paths, as an example, widen the road's footprint and necessarily take away space that could have been used for burials, former cemetery superintendent Katharine Kelley testified Monday.
"The county is looking for a windfall from the federal government using the very road the federal government conveyed to the county for free," Justice Department attorney Emma Hollowell said during opening statements.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
County seeks cash for land to expand Arlington cemeteryA trial underway in federal court will decide whether the U.S. government must pay up to $21 million to compensate a Virginia county for land taken to expand Arlington National Cemetery.
Baca lebih lajut »
Robert De Niro's Malibu oceanfront home from 'Heat' listed for $21 millionWith dramatic ocean views from almost every room, the movie-star home includes four bedrooms and a bit over 3,500 square feet.
Baca lebih lajut »
Hounded by baseless voter fraud allegations, an entire county's election staff quits in VirginiaIn Buckingham County, four people quit their jobs after a feud between local Republicans and the general registrar consumed the small community.
Baca lebih lajut »
Hounded by baseless voter fraud allegations, an entire county's election staff quits in VirginiaIn rural Virginia, an entire elections staff quit their jobs after baseless accusations of voter fraud consumed the small community. “Mentally, I just — I couldn’t take it anymore.”
Baca lebih lajut »
Metrolink, Amtrak to resume full service from Orange County to San Diego County next weekAfter a nearly six-month suspension to stabilize a landslide in San Clemente, trains will return to full service from San Diego County to Orange County on April 17.
Baca lebih lajut »
Dozens of school districts meet in Arlington to fill open jobs - KRLD NewsSixty school districts filled Esports Stadium in Arlington on Monday to fill open jobs. The North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators set up the job fair to connect districts with applicants. Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLD
Baca lebih lajut »