US$27 million new Congress building

[NewsWhore]

President Leonel Fernandez attended the formal inauguration of the new facilities built for Congress at a cost of US$27 million. "We have come here to congratulate both president Andres Bautista and president Alfredo Pacheco for their achievements as heads of both chambers. I think it is a praiseworthy effort, that deserves the recognition of all, and I publicly recognize them," said Fernandez. The funds were used to build a new building and remodel another given the many new legislators who are elected due to population growth.

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