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Newly elected lawmakers come to D.C. for freshmen orientation

Newly elected lawmakers are in Washington, D.C., this week for orientation, where members learn everything from committees and ethics rules to where the bathrooms are.

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Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.