US freshman lawmakers draw lots for office space
Many want to avoid spots that are hard for lawmakers and constituents to reach
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FRESHMAN members of the House of Representatives are playing the lottery, though cash isn't the prize. Instead, they want a decent office they can call home for the next two years.
The draw is serious enough that some new lawmakers are turning to lucky charms. One says she's buying a "rabbit's foot". Another will pat a trusted University of Notre Dame logo.
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