1、Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20505Updated April 23, 2004Coming to Washington, DC? Sources ofInformation on Temporary HousingJ. Michael AndersonInformation Research SpecialistInformation Research DivisionSummaryT
2、his report will introduce a newcomer to the Washington, DC, metropolitan areato sources of general interest, neighborhoods, housing, and public transportation. Theintended audience is congressional staff needing short-term or summer housing,although many of the sources given may also be helpful for
3、those needing more than athree- to six-month lease. Sources suggested are often accessible at their Internetaddresses, which are provided. This report will be updated annually.Basic InformationSomeone considering a move to a different city or part of the country often wantsspecific facts to offset o
4、r confirm information learned from the media or from friends.The official Washington, DC, tourism website, http:/www.washington.org/, is a goodsource for topics of general interest for those planning a temporary or permanent moveto the Washington metropolitan area. For information about the Northern
