[a fool in paradise]

Well of COURSE it was damaged.

President Ike refused to make the necessary repairs in the 1950s.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

DADBURNIT! BEAT ME TO IT!

[The Great RJ]

Maybe time to move the US capitol to the center of the country, erect a couple of pole sheds with folding chairs for them to meet and bring in some FEMA trailers for office space. The entire place should be fenced to keep out lobbyists. Perhaps some place like Sioux City, IA would be a good spot.