Capitol Visitors Center

When I first came to Washington, D.C. in 2003, the Capitol Visitors Center was fully under construction on the East front of the Capitol. Planned completion? 2004. Now after more than 5 years of living in this city, I may FINALLY get an unobstructed view of this side of the Capitol. The Washington Post is reporting the visitors center is supposed to open December 2nd. I wouldn't put money on it, but hey at least it seems like we're getting closer ($611 million later).