Every Tuesday, HOH gets to know a Member of Congress better through a series of five fun questions. This week, we chat with Rep. Chaka Fattah. The Pennsylvania Democrat plays coy when asked about his best friend in Congress.
Q: Who do you think will win the Stanley Cup?
A: The Philadelphia Flyers (of course).
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone tonight (aside from your family), who would it be and why?
A: Nelson Mandela because he is an inspiration to me and millions around the globe. Despite having faced imprisonment and torture, he never vacillated in his commitment to peace, the democratic system and social equality.
Rep. Bill Cassidy has his blood drawn by Alesha Barbour during a free hepatitis screening in the Rayburn House Office Building hosted by the Congressional Viral Hepatitis Caucus to recognize "National Viral Hepatitis Testing Day."
Roll Call has launched a new feature, Hill Navigator, to advise congressional staffers and would-be staffers on how to manage workplace issues on Capitol Hill. Please send us your questions — anything from office etiquette, to handling awkward moments, to what happens when the work life gets too personal. Submissions will be treated anonymously.
