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To: LindyBill who started this subject	8/3/2004 1:58:55 AM
From: Ilaine	Read Replies (2) of 793659

This is maddening but I don't see any alternative:>>Street Closing Irks D.C. Leaders - Checkpoints Set Up Near World Bank, IMF and Capitol By Lyndsey Layton and Manny Fernandez Washington Post Staff Writers Tuesday, August 3, 2004; Page A01 Police officers carrying automatic weapons patrolled streets around the Capitol last night as they prepared to close a major thoroughfare on Capitol Hill and to set up 14 vehicle checkpoints, creating a huge security perimeter around powerful symbols of American democracy. Amid objections from city leaders, U.S. Capitol Police Chief Terrance W. Gainer said last night that First Street NE between Constitution Avenue and D Street NE -- which runs between two of the Senate office buildings -- would be shut down indefinitely, starting this morning. In addition, Gainer said Capitol police would set up checkpoints at several key spots around the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings, inspecting vehicles that cross Independence and Constitution avenues near Capitol Hill, as well as several other streets in the area. D.C. police, meanwhile, said they would set up checkpoints near the World Bank and International Monetary Fund headquarters to scan traffic and pick out cars and trucks for inspection. Those checkpoints will be on 18th Street NW between F and G streets and on 19th Street NW near I Street, police officials said. . . . . More at: washingtonpost.com This area is already very difficult for tourists and commuters due to the closings around the White House.

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