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Justin Papp

Security lapses involving weapons prompt scrutiny of Capitol screening - Roll Call

Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger will face questions this week about safety at the Capitol complex after a series of incidents involving visitors and staff trying to bring weapons inside.

In January, officers arrested a man with a gun concealed in his waistband who had just taken a tour of the Capitol, prompting an internal review of the breach.

In March, a staffer working for Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., was arrested at a House office building entrance when officers found a loaded handgun in his bag, according to Capitol Police. That incident is also under internal review.

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