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Private funding is playing a more visible role in government projects and operations. In a recent analysis, OpenSecrets reported that:
The White House’s planned East Wing renovation, which includes a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, will be financed by private donations, the full list and amounts of which haven't been disclosed. - An unnamed private donor has offered $130 million to help cover military salaries during the ongoing government shutdown.
These examples raise important questions about how private money interacts with public functions and what level of transparency should accompany such contributions to maintain public trust.
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