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Express course to become a congressman in the United States: veterans, doctors, farmers, firefighters, and musicians learn in Washington

The lawmakers elected in the midterms receive two weeks of orientation, from how to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of the Capitol to how to make the most of their new city.

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Express course to become a congressman in the United States: veterans, doctors, farmers, firefighters, and musicians learn in Washington

A new group of congress members is bringing a fresh atmosphere to the US Capitol this week. Over 100 new faces have been navigating the complex of buildings that make up the US Congress since Sunday, taking selfies in the iconic building with their new colleagues.

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