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EleanorR

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Wed Oct 16, 2019, 09:21 PM Oct 2019

Sondland Spends $1 million taxpayer dollars on EU home renovation

Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union and a central figure in the House impeachment inquiry of President Trump, is overseeing a nearly $1 million renovation of his government-provided residence, paid for with taxpayer money, that current and former officials have criticized as extravagant and unnecessary.

The work on the ambassador’s home on the outskirts of Brussels includes more than $400,000 in kitchen renovations, nearly $30,000 for a new sound system and $95,000 for an outdoor “living pod” with a pergola and electric heating, LED lighting strips and a remote-control system, government procurement records show.

The State Department also has allocated more than $100,000 for an “alternate” residence for Sondland for September and October, while work is performed.

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The renovations at the E.U. ambassador’s residence, which include $33,000 for handmade furniture from Italy, appeared driven by Sondland’s lavish tastes rather than practical needs, people familiar with the matter said. Like others, they spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing the situation’s sensitivity and a desire to be candid with their insights.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/amid-impeachment-probe-gordon-sondland-is-overseeing-a-renovation-of-his-residence-that-has-cost-1-million-in-taxpayer-money/2019/10/16/d0eece92-ef86-11e9-bb7e-d2026ee0c199_story.html
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Sondland Spends $1 million taxpayer dollars on EU home renovation (Original Post) EleanorR Oct 2019 OP
When this is over, maybe he and his wife can be House Flippers! leftstreet Oct 2019 #1
Good, the next ambassador appointed by president Warren at140 Oct 2019 #2
somebody tell the deplorables about this Hermit-The-Prog Oct 2019 #3
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