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Capitol
Where Congress meets in Washington DC.
The Capitol building is home to both the Senate and House of Representatives as well as various committee and hearing rooms and an art gallery.
The steps of the domed Capitol building are the stage for the formal inauguration of presidents in the January following an election year.
Most states have their own capitol buildings in the state capital, many of which have a similar design to the building in Washington.
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