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Office Space Grabbing Starts Jan 3 in Capitol Hill
Washington reporters describe the 1965 space scramble for House offices as 435 members compete for suites across Cannon Longworth and the new Rayburn Building. The process unfolds in multiple rounds beginning January 3, with senior members securing favored locations near key committees and subway access, while logistics crews brace for upheaval.
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