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January 25, 2006

Eminent domain fight broadens

Crain's (via NewYorkGames.org)

The coalition of government and real estate interests lobbying Congress in favor of eminent domain is being joined by civic and professional groups. The coalition is fighting to uphold the power of governments to take land when a public purpose would be served. The Regional Plan Association and Municipal Art Society are joining, and the American Institute of Architects is leaning toward doing so, says organizer Jay Kriegel.

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Posted by lumi at January 25, 2006 7:30 AM