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Snowbound Washington sees federal offices open as schools close
Washington endures the first major snowfall of the year with up to 10 inches in the area. Federal agencies remain open while many staffers and students stay home. Snow disrupts roads, power outages hit thousands, and school closures increase at households across the region. President Bush jokes about walking his dogs in the snow as Capitol Hill sees limited activity and tourists roam the empty halls of a quiet city.
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