Capitol Lens: Tunnel Vision

By Roll Call Staff

Posted January 23, 2013 at 5:08pm

A gaggle of House members, including Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, walks through the Cannon tunnel to the Capitol for votes on Wednesday.

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