Congress and its unearned vacation

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The Kansas City Star: Congress and its unearned vacation

08/08/2014 2:54 PM

Don’t be surprised if you bump into a member of the local congressional delegation during the next few weeks. It could happen at a coffee shop or golf course, though more likely at a town hall meeting or fundraiser. Congress is on summer vacation.

 

When Congress gaveled into recess last week, the usual joking and outrage ensued. There they go, heading home and to points unknown for five weeks while important business remains. Nice work if you can get it.

 

Congress did accomplish a few things before it turned out the lights.

In the final weeks of work before vacation, both chambers passed a law that clarifies that Americans may unlock their cellphones and switch providers