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August 2, 2004
Due to the recent announcement from the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Capitol Police will be increasing security for Capitol grounds.
July 7, 2004
Air sampling in the Senate Cloakrooms and the Senate Press Gallery was conducted overnight. All tests for asbestos were negative.
July 6, 2004
Effective immediately, July 6, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., the Senate Democratic and Republican Cloakrooms, along with portions of the Senate Press Galleries in the United States Capitol, will be closed for asbestos testing.
June 30, 2004
On Sunday, July 4, 2004, at 8:00 p.m., A Capitol Fourth concert will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol.
June 23, 2004
On Saturday, June 26, 2004, the United States Capitol Police will conduct a Child Restraint Application and Detection Learning Exercise (CRADLE).
June 17, 2004
Chief Terrance W. Gainer is pleased to announce the appointment of Deputy Chief James P. Rohan to the position of Assistant Chief upon the upcoming retirement of Assistant Chief Robert Howe.
June 11, 2004
The United States Capitol Police screened 104,684 visitors who viewed former President Reagan in the Capitol Rotunda.
June 8, 2004
The viewing for former President Reagan will be open to the public from 9 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, until 7 a.m. Friday, June 11.
May 27, 2004
On Sunday, May 30, 2004, at 8:00 p.m., the National Memorial Day Concert will take place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 12, 2004
| United States Capitol Police | Chief Terrance W. Gainer |
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On Thursday, May 13, 2004, at 11:00 a.m., a ceremony will be held in the Upper Senate Park to welcome the new United States Capitol Police Horse Mounted Patrol.