Imagine being asked to vacate an It...

Imagine being asked to vacate an Italian Renaissance Revival-styled landmark -- a 102-year-old building drenched in history and tradition -- for strange quarters located entirely underground. Now, imagine that you also have the legislative power to cover up the proposal before it at any time sees the light of day. in what way would you vote?

This was the issue facing throw out team members for the Texas State Capitol Extension, a 650000-sq-ft agglomerated structure housing below-grade hearing swings an auditorium, parking and legislative offices.

The $69 million throw located in Austin, was