- The new blue coating on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is peeling and algae has turned the water green, drawing crowds, photos—and several arrests.
- Sika, which worked on the pool before, declined to take the job because a rushed July 4 deadline and a blue-bottom requirement made the project "unfeasible."
- The project jumped from an initial $1.8M estimate to $14.7M, sparking blame over vandalism, contractor disputes, and congressional inquiries.
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