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Capitol Guide Avoids Crowds On Day Off
Patricia Wiggins profiles Arline Schamp, a Capitol guide since 1947, who spends quiet days off away from crowds. She and 21 other guides lead visitors through Senate and House chambers, Statutory Hall, and long corridors, with tours lasting 45 minutes despite 13,000 daily visitors in peak season.
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Patricia Wiggins
Wasitington
CPI
United States
Arline Schamp
Ine
Arlene
Congres
Capitol
Crough
Arl
Aviene
Floyd Kirby
Ariene
Kirby
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Senate
House
Statuary Hall
Shen Ber