In a shocking turn of events, El Paso’s highly-anticipated High Line Canal project has been shrouded in controversy, with allegations of backroom deals and government corruption swirling around a key player. E. Brook, advisor to the High Line Canal Committee, has just returned from Washington, D.C. after a four-week stint of secret meetings with Interior Department officials. Brook claims that Secretary Lane and his team are ‘extremely favorable’ towards the project, but insiders are whispering about a possible cover-up.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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