Hill Climbers: What Recess?

• By Kristin Coyner
• Roll Call Staff
• Sept. 9, 2009, Midnight

If recess was once the ideal time to ease into a new job in Washington, that idea is long gone today. With lawmakers scurrying across their districts and with big legislative initiatives looming, the perpetual grind of Washington did not abate in August. Not only did lawmakers gain little rest, but Congressional staffers were afforded little reprieve.