Occupy DC’s turf war in McPherson Square

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A spokeswoman from the National Park Service says the federal agency hasn’t yet determined whether it will re-sod McPherson Square after the Occupy DC protestors have killed much of the new grass planted there earlier this year as part of a stimulus-funded project.

Federal stimulus dollars paid for about $437,000-worth of new grass, concrete curbs, refurbished benches, new light poles, water fountains, new paint and chain fencing, 12 new trash cans and new light meters, according to spokeswoman Carol Johnson.

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