Word on the Hill: Recess Week
Lawmakers show patriotism on Fourth of July
Happy Wednesday and we hope everyone had a safe Fourth of July.
It’s the second recess week of the summer, following Memorial Day recess, and we want to hear about what your bosses are up to.
Send us along any tips about how district work is going this week.
Lawmakers tweet on the Fourth
Senators and members of Congress shared their 4th of July holidays on Twitter on Tuesday. Here are some highlights.
I’m honored to be spending this 4th of July visiting our troops in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/PVkWCoeZGt
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) July 4, 2017
Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July from Silver City! pic.twitter.com/UhDzPha7ix
— Martin Heinrich (@MartinHeinrich) July 4, 2017
Talked with Chairman of @AmericanaJuly4 Steve Wenstrup about the impressive turnout pic.twitter.com/w1tNnP5mC0
— Rob Portman (@senrobportman) July 4, 2017
I was honored to join our friends in McAllen to celebrate #IndependenceDay! #July4th #txsen pic.twitter.com/n6Pcg6M7yE
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) July 4, 2017
From the Liberty Fest Parade in Edmond…. Happy #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly2017
Happy Birthday, America! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/hEOGqjKQJU— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) July 4, 2017
Happy birthday to…
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., 66.
Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., 51.
Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., 49.
Rep. Nita M. Lowey, D-N.Y., 80.
ICYMI: Members went off for recess
Following House votes, we chatted with some members as they hopped down the steps of the Capitol to head home.
What’s going on?
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