Chili Cook-Off Under Way

By Warren Rojas

Posted November 19, 2012 at 11:24am

A week of great eating begins now.

At least it does if you are one of the Architect of the Capitol employees participating in today’s chili cook-off.

AOC cook-off — (Emma Dumain/CQ Roll Call)

The friendly food fight is one component of the AOC’s charity fundraising efforts, with contributions benefiting the Combined Federal Campaign. An AOC aide told HOH the group raised more than $100,000 last year.

Best of luck to all the contenders!

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