By Rep. Dan Newhouse
Fourth District 

Column: Back to work in the other Washington

 

Last updated 9/12/2019 at 12:28pm



Each year, Congress breaks from session for what is referred to as “August Recess.”

This month isn’t much of a “recess” at all, which typically implies time to play and relax. Instead, August Recess, more aptly called the August District Work Period, is an opportunity for Members of Congress to return home, work throughout the District, and meet with the constituents they represent.

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