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sports2 years ago•2 min saved

New Downtown Arena Approval in OKC Sparks Tulsa Tourism Commitment

Oklahoma City is considering the location of Prairie Surf Media as a potential site for a new downtown arena, following the extension of the one-cent MAPS 4 tax by voters. The city aims to finalize the site selection within the next few months and plans to have a consultant, architect, and engineering services in place by late 2024. The ambitious timeline aims to have the arena ready for the 2029-2030 season, and the Thunder will continue to play at the Paycom Center until then.

via news9.com KWTV|

#downtown-arena #oklahoma-city #prairie-surf-media

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Congress Investigates FBI HQ Site Selection Process and Government Transparency"

The General Services Administration (GSA) defended its selection of Greenbelt as the future home of the FBI during a congressional hearing, while an FBI official expressed doubts about the fairness of the decision. The scrutiny from Congress follows objections from Virginia lawmakers and FBI officials, who claim that the site selection process was tainted by politics and a conflict of interest. The involvement of a former GSA official, Nina Albert, who evaluated the site selection criteria differently from a panel and came to a different conclusion, has raised concerns. The GSA and Maryland lawmakers argue that the allegations are meritless. The decision on the FBI headquarters' location has been a contentious issue between Maryland and Virginia, with both states vying for the economic benefits and prestige associated with hosting the FBI.

via The Washington Post|

#congressional-scrutiny #fbi #greenbelt

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

FBI Headquarters Selection Process Under Investigation by Watchdog

The Office of Inspector General for the General Service Administration (GSA) is launching an investigation into the agency's site selection process for the new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland. The selection has faced criticism from Virginia's congressional delegation, who accused the administration of allowing politics to influence the decision. The GSA has welcomed the review and defended the selection, stating that it followed the required process. FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concern about a potential conflict of interest in the selection process. Virginia lawmakers have applauded the investigation and called for a pause in relocation activities until it is complete.

via The Hill|

#fbi #gsa #inspector-general

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

FBI Director Wray Raises Concerns Over New Headquarters Selection Process

FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concerns about a "potential conflict of interest" in the selection of the bureau's new headquarters in Maryland. Wray criticized the General Services Administration (GSA) for not adhering to its own site selection plan and for choosing land owned by a senior GSA executive's previous employer. The decision to reject the unanimous recommendation of career officials in favor of Greenbelt, Maryland, was deemed "exceedingly rare." Politicians from Virginia called for an investigation and the reversal of the GSA's decision. The Biden administration defended the process as "fair and transparent," while Wray stated that the FBI's concerns remain unresolved.

via NBC News|

#conflict-of-interest #fbi #headquarters

government2 years ago•3 min saved

FBI Director Criticizes Selection Process for New HQ Site in Maryland

FBI Director Christopher Wray criticized the site selection process for the agency's new headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland, suggesting potential conflicts of interest in its selection over a Virginia location. Wray expressed concerns about fairness and transparency, alleging that a senior executive at the General Service Administration (GSA) may have favored Greenbelt due to a previous professional affiliation with the site's owner. The GSA defended its decision, stating that Greenbelt had the smallest impact on taxpayers, the best transportation access, and a more certain project delivery schedule. The FBI had initially recommended Springfield, Virginia, as the best location. Wray's concerns about the process remain unresolved.

via ABC News|

#conflicts-of-interest #fbi #fbi-headquarters