The AP is reporting: "Freshman Lawmakers Arrive in Washington." Excerpt:
Starting Sunday, the freshmen have been briefed on such subjects as security, legal liabilities, ethical rules, setting up an office and dealing with strains on family life.
They lunched Monday at the White House, took a class picture on the Capitol steps, were meeting with Republican and Democratic leaders and will participate in elections this week for party leaders in the coming 109th Congress.
Thune said he learned they would not have permanent office space until April or May. "This is our first exposure to the deliberative pace of the Senate," the former House member said.
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