The Hearing is ON

It's official: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will hold a hearing on Union Station, the recent anti-photography antics of security there, and claims by various parties that the station is somehow "private property."

The hearing is set for next Tuesday, July 22, 10:00am in Room 2167 of the Rayburn House Office Building (RHOB for all ye fellow former Hill staffers; I just had to type "RHOB" reflexively).  According to the committee's website, the hearing will be webcast live.  Info here.

More details here, courtesy of Erin McCann, one of the leaders of the DC Photo Rights group over on Flickr.  Erin has consistently and courteously dogged Amtrak, and station management company LaSalle, for many months, seeking answers to what should be simple questions.  It's been a time consuming and oft-maddening task, and the entire photographic community owes Erin a huge hug of thanks.

I will attend this hearing, along with Erin and other concerned colleagues, and report on the proceedings at this blog.