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- Los Angeles County plans to purchase a downtown skyscraper for its new headquarters
- The decision comes despite objections from Supervisor Janice Hahn
- The purchase is estimated to cost around $850 million
- The move is part of a broader plan to consolidate county offices and save money on leases
- The decision has sparked controversy and debate among county officials and residents Author: Dakota Smith Tone: The article is critical and skeptical of the decision to purchase the skyscraper despite objections, highlighting the controversy surrounding the move.
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L.A. County To Buy Downtown Skyscraper For New HQ Despite A "hell No" From Hahn
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday approved the county's purchase of the Gas Company Tower, one of downtown L.A.'
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