New York Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel arrived at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday morningmore than twelve hours before President Barack Obama is scheduled to enter the chamberand reserved what has become his regular spot right near the door where the President will enter. He stepped out of the chamber for a quick interview with CNN.
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But that wasn’t a problem for those members who had already picked out their seats. Many brought reading material, cell phones and Blackberries so they could set up their office for the day — from their center aisle seats.
