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'Find common ground', tourists in Washington tell lawmakers amid shutdown

Tourists visiting Washington, D.C. are expressing their concerns to lawmakers about the ongoing government shutdown, which has led to the closure of several iconic museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and the Washington Monument. This situation not only affects the visitors' experiences but also highlights the broader implications of the shutdown on the local economy and tourism industry, emphasizing the need for lawmakers to find common ground.

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Tourists visiting Washington, D.C. are expressing their concerns to lawmakers about the ongoing government shutdown, which has led to the closure of several iconic museums and landmarks, including the US Capitol and the Washington Monument. This situation not only affects the visitors' experiences but also highlights the broader implications of the shutdown on the local economy and tourism industry, emphasizing the need for lawmakers to find common ground.
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