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The Reflecting Pool renovation has been plagued by an algae bloom and peeling coating after initial completion, with officials citing vandals, while investigations highlight contracting questions and security measures as the 250th anniversary approaches.
The Vice President’s family has welcomed Alec Neel Vance, the couple’s fourth child, born at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Usha and the baby are reported healthy, joining siblings Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel. The birth underscores the administration’s emphasis on family growth amid demographic concerns.