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Oldbayistheshit t1_iy91fcy wrote

Reply to comment by AinDiab in Observing senate in session? by [deleted]

Aren’t they public buildings? Pretty sure you just go in

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MidnightSlinks t1_iy937na wrote

Normally yes, but they are still under Jan 6/COVID protocols that require you have a staff escort to get into the Senate office buildings.

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AinDiab t1_iy92x3h wrote

In the past you could just go in but currently all Congressional office buildings are closed to the public. To get in you need to have a staff escort.

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cptjeff t1_iy94jf2 wrote

They're still quite stupidly under COVID restrictions.

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veloharris t1_iya519i wrote

There was also an insurrection which has caused new protocols.

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cptjeff t1_iyapluf wrote

You're making a post hoc excuse for it. None of the current protocols were introduced after the insurrection, they were all instituted prior to it for COVID, and have been gradually loosened.

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Oldbayistheshit t1_iy94o9t wrote

I just assumed they were open cause the hallways have been packed

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cptjeff t1_iy9ue2l wrote

Groups can get in with an escort, and offices are happy to send an intern. But it's still not open for people to just walk in like it used to be.

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