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Meeting a Capitol Artist August 14 By: Sharon Gang 0 Comments Sharon Gang, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Capitol Visitor Center, describes her experience meeting Jimilu Mason, an American artist with works on display at the U.S. Capitol building. Continue Reading »	AOC Trailblazer: Georgia Shaw July 12 By: Kristen Frederick 0 Comments Georgia Shaw was the first woman hired by the AOC as a draftsman, leading to a fulfilling 29-year career with the agency. After Georgia passed, her daughter honored her mother’s legacy by including... Continue Reading »
Squirrels on Capitol Grounds April 13 By: Andria Leo 0 Comments When walking across the Capitol Grounds there is one critter that can consistently be seen out and about – the squirrel. When did squirrels first come to Washington, D.C. and how did they end up here... Continue Reading »