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. 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. 
