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2014 Christmas Tree Selection October 29, 2014 By: Ted Bechtol 0 Comments For two beautiful summer days in late July, I traveled around Chippewa National Forest in Cass Lake, Minnesota, to search for the perfect U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. Continue Reading »	Doing Good: Richard Edmonds October 22, 2014 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments Edmonds hopes to leave behind a legacy that exemplifies how important it is to take time to recognize those in need and make a difference. Continue Reading »
AOC Employees ExCEL in New Programs October 16, 2014 By: Erin Nelson 0 Comments The ExCEL Program provides opportunities for jurisdictions to work together and for employees to share their knowledge with fellow colleagues. Continue Reading »	AOC Moves the House Office Buildings Storerooms October 14, 2014 By: Franklin Bradley 0 Comments The House Office Buildings laborers continuously improve service delivery and efficiency, even if they have to face down a wolf to do it. Continue Reading »
AOC Bike Commuters: In Their Own Words October 01, 2014 By: Kristen Frederick 0 Comments Quite a few Architect of the Capitol employees commute by bike, forming a group that meets monthly to work on promoting cycling to fellow AOC employees. Continue Reading »	Crumbling Down and Building Up September 29, 2014 By: Matt Guilfoyle 0 Comments Addressing the stone pandemic across the Capitol campus takes a team of historic preservationists, structural engineers and stonemasons, among others. Continue Reading »
What's hiding in National Statuary Hall? May 20, 2014 By: Sharon Gang 0 Comments Next time you're in Statuary Hall on the second floor of the U.S. Capitol near the House Chamber, look closely. Continue Reading »	Meet the Carillonneur of the Capitol May 08, 2014 By: Erin Nelson 3 Comments Meet the Capitol's Carillonneur Continue Reading »
Saving Energy, Preserving History April 01, 2014 By: Alesia Call 0 Comments Here at the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), our challenge is unique – we must maintain aging, iconic buildings while adapting to state-of-the-art technology and increasing responsiveness to... Continue Reading »	From Concept to Creation: AOC’s role in New Statues at... March 24, 2014 By: Barbara Wolanin 0 Comments The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the care and preservation of the artwork in the U.S. Capitol, but our role extends even further. AOC Curator Barbara Wolanin details her involvement in... Continue Reading »

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