A tipster reports this is not riot related and has nothing to do with what happened in NY-9 last night.
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Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 10:05 AM
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Subject: Re: HBC Dems in 304 todayB71 had a fire and flood a little bit ago, so some Dem staffers will be using 304 today.
It’s unclear as to what led to the fire, but we’re hoping Republicans and Democrats play nice today while sharing office space.
UPDATE: Pics from the flood Committee room (h/t @wexler)