U.S. Capitol Building

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The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, left, and Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), right, give an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, left, and Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), right, give an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, second from right, and Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), third from left, arrive to give an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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The Architect of the Capitol Stephen Ayers, left, and Sen. John Hoeven (R-N.D.), right, give an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ornamental pieces taken off of the U.S. Capitol dome sit on a table as the Architect of the Capitol gives an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ornamental pieces taken off of the dome sit on a table as the Architect of the Capitol gives an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ornamental pieces taken off of the U.S. Capitol dome sit on a table as the Architect of the Capitol gives an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Ornamental pieces taken off of the U.S. Capitol dome sit on a table as the Architect of the Capitol gives an update on the completion of the scaffolding and the start of repairs for the U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration Project at the roof of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, one of AmericaÕs great symbols of freedom, needs additional restoration as part of an on-going multi-phased program. This project is a critical step for stopping the current level of deterioration in the DomeÕs cast iron as well as ensuring the protection of the interior of the Dome and Rotunda. The restoration project includes removal of old paint, repairs to the cast iron and stone, and repainting.(Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A member of the media records video on his phone as Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell hosts a coffee meet and great for new Republican Senators-elect in his office in the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell arrives at his office before hosting a coffee meet and great for new Republican Senators-elect in his office in the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell arrives at his office before hosting a coffee meet and great for new Republican Senators-elect in his office in the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell arrives at his office before hosting a coffee meet and great for new Republican Senators-elect in his office in the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 12, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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A skateboarder heads towards the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Thursday, September 18, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Panoramic photo composite of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Thursday, September 18, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, right, listens as Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), left, speaks during a FireReid Campaign to protest against the "failed leadership of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held by the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Capitol Hill staffer Tonya Williams of Washington, D.C. plays with her newborn pug on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Interns with the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee hold a banner that reads, "Stop Obama Fire Reid" as RNC Chairman Reince Priebus, right, leaves following a FireReid Campaign to protest against the "failed leadership of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held by the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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RNC Chairman Reince Priebus speaks with members of the media following a FireReid Campaign to protest against the "failed leadership of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held by the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Interns with the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee hold a banner that reads, "Stop Obama Fire Reid" nearby a large stack of bills that have yet to be passed by the Senate during a FireReid Campaign to protest against the "failed leadership of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid held by the Republican National Committee and the Republican National Congressional Committee on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

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Capitol Hill Staffer Tonya Williams of Washington, D.C. plays with her newborn pug on the east side of the U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C., Tuesday, July 29, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)