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Great article. Thank you.
Spent four years working at the Capitol and never knew this! This is great! Thanks Erin!
A long time staffer once told me that the little closets were used to store spittoons in the old tobacco-chewing days. This was a story passed on to him.
Excellent article!! History is one of the things that makes the AOC a great place to work.
Interesting. The gnome adds a nice touch. Thank you, Erin.
Love the unique story of the Elf door. GreT story starter for young Students out there teachers. One I which I had have when I taught 4th grade.
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