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Contents
Introduction ...................................................... 1
Rationale For The Center .......................................... 2
Concern About Cost Overruns ....................................... 5
Planning for the Center ........................................... 8
Cost of the Project ............................................... 9
Impetus for Final Approval ........................................ 13
Pre-Construction Phase ........................................... 13
Tree Preservation ........................................ 13
Construction of the Center ........................................ 15
Construction Management Firm Selected .......................... 15
Utility W ork Contract ........................................ 16
Sequence 1: Foundation/Structural W ork .......................... 17
Sequence 2: Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Finishing W ork ...................................... 17
Other Activities ............................................ 19
On Site Security ......................................... 19
Historic Preservation ..................................... 19
Noise Reduction ........................................ 19
Temporary Visitor Screening Facilities ........................ 19
Alternative M edia Sites ................................... 20
Development of Exhibition Gallery and Museum Exhibits ......... 20
A ppendix A .....................................................2 1
Action in the 104th Congress....................................21
Action in the 105th Congress....................................21
Purpose of Proposals ......................................... 21
Design and Construction Requirements ............................ 22
Financing the Project ........................................ 22
S ecurity ....................................................22
1997 Visitors' Center Hearings ................................. 22
FY1999 Omnibus Appropriations Act ............................. 23
Action in the 106th Congress....................................23
H .R . 962 ................................................... 24
Role of Capitol Preservation Commission Defined ................... 24
1999 Revalidation Study ...................................... 24
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