May 17, 2017

The Capitol built a little ramp for DC ducks

Maybe the cutest government infrastructure project.

Final Noteby Kai Ryssdal

A mother duck provides shade for her ducklings in a pond near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. — A mother duck provides shade for her ducklings in a pond near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
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We’re still waiting on President Trump’s infrastructure plan, but the Capitol building is home to one new government project.

The Architect of the Capitol worked with a local nonprofit to build a little ramp for ducks to get over the big concrete edges of the reflecting pool and into the water. It’s pretty cute.

Duckling update: Ramp in Use! pic.twitter.com/34E6oJOkCF

— U.S. Capitol (@uscapitol) May 16, 2017

But at least one congressman wasn’t a fan.

If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it must be government waste. pic.twitter.com/JKgabZ47O5

— Rep. Mark Walker (@RepMarkWalker) May 15, 2017

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