CQ Roll Call May 18, 2013

Offset Recesses Cause Uncertainty, Heartburn

By Jessica Brady
Roll Call Staff
July 5, 2011, Midnight

Tom Williams/Roll Call

Freshman Rep. Joe Walsh says the House schedule gives him needed time in his district to connect with voters. Others say the offset House and Senate recesses make it difficult to craft deals on important legislation.

Meredith Shiner contributed to this report.

JessicaBrady@rollcall.com | @jessicalbrady

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