IJR News — today's news from every sideChris Dalton If the expert says the paint job will turn out well then maybe this change is worth seeing through. Derek Foss Still solid at 5.4 percent and above forecasts, though the manufacturing slowdown is worth watching next quarter. Tom Gallagher I still think the money could go to better maintenance elsewhere, but an expert saying it looks good changes my view a bit. Tom Gallagher I doubt painting it will hold up long term in that weather, even if the expert thinks it looks good now. Sam Okafor I doubt a new coat will fix the bigger maintenance issues at the National Mall. Maya Lindstrom I still prefer the original water surface but maybe a fresh coat will hold up better than people expect. Chris Dalton I still wonder why paint over the original finish at all, even if it does turn out looking better. Sam Okafor I still think taxpayer money could go elsewhere, but a clean painted finish does sound better than the old one. 
