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Enduring Capitol Renovations Amid 1913 Washington Turmoil
The article details ongoing U S Capitol repairs and modernization during the waning days of the Sixty-Second Congress. It describes cleanup, refitting, and reorganization efforts inside the Capitol, including chambers, kitchens, and public spaces, while noting political tensions and adjournment pressures surrounding reform debates. It cites workers, superintendents, and officials overseeing the work as Washington debates the coming changes and governance challenges.