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May 13, 2003
On Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at approximately 2:15 p.m., an officer assigned to the United States Capitol Police Senate Division observed what appeared to be smoke or dust in a dumpster located in the Senate Loading Dock. As the officer approached the dumpster to investigate the situation, he experience a burning sensation in his lungs.
April 23, 2003
Starting Friday, April 25, 2003, Chief Terrance W. Gainer and the Capitol Police Board, in consultation with the Leadership of the House of Representatives and the Senate, have determined that it would be appropriate for public tours to resume.
April 14, 2003
On Tuesday, April 15, 2003, the United States Capitol Police will be conducting an evacuation drill of the US Capitol and House Office Buildings.