Despite tight fiscal times, Congress to spend $550 million to refurbish building

While debating spending cuts and tax hikes, Congress to spend $550 million on Capitol Architect project to refurbish century-old Cannon Office building.

At the same time its lawmakers debate spending cuts, tax increases and the fiscal cliff affecting average Americans, Congress is spending a half-billion dollars to refurbish one of its office digs.

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