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Capitol tunnel workers file complaint
Workers who maintain the tunnels beneath the Capitol say they are working in hazardous conditions.
The workers spend more than seven hours a day in the tunnels, where they said they are exposed to high levels of asbestos, falling concrete and temperatures of up to 160 degrees.
Their complaint against the Architect of the Capitol said the office has neglected the conditions and then harassed and intimidated the crew after they complained publicly.
Three of the 10 workers have seen specialists for asbestos-related illnesses. The others want to see a doctor, too, but they want Congress to pay for their tests and treatment.
The architect's office had no comment about the harassment issue but said it has tried to protect the workers' safety. The tunnel crew says no improvements were made.
MARYLAND
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