The system, which is up and running, works really well - the online reservation system can be used up to the day before, and is easy and fast. One word of warning, though - tours can still be cancelled last minute for special sessions of congress, etc, so stay flexible - you may need to move your tour to another day.
QUOTE(starlagurl @ Dec 5 2008, 04:13 PM)

http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2...a_new_visi.htmlAnd it looks really beautiful too.
"The process for getting tickets for a Capitol tour should also become more straightforward. Starting tomorrow, a new online reservations system is supposed to allow visitors to obtain free tickets. You no longer have to contact the office of your member of Congress, though that method will still work."
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