Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Firewall, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Congress wraps up its first quarter and heads on break. But for many members, it's not a true "break."
Washington Roundup: 'Spring Break' For Congress Isn't Always A Break
Congress is on a break, but that doesn't necessarily mean members are sitting beachside while you go to work.
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Posted: 11:59 a.m. EDT Apr 16, 2019
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