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Before they’re officially sworn in next year, the newly-elected freshman lawmakers of the 114th Congress are in Washington for a crash course to prepare them for the new job ahead.
For seven days, these newbies are sitting through refreshers on how a bill becomes a law, getting tips on how to avoid scandal and spending time choosing the color schemes in their soon-to-be offices.
Follow CNN as we spend a day following the next generation of American lawmakers for a behind-the-scenes look at congressional freshman orientation.