Today was kinda fun because I had a lot of little projects. I delivered some tickets for a White House event this weekend to a few different offices in the Rayburn and Cannon buildings, so it was fun to get to explore the tunnels some more. I also got to go out on the balcony that looks over the mall–only paid staff can access it so Eliza took me out. I also wrote a few letters on behalf of the Congressman and fielded calls from SO many reporters. Mr. Meadows gave a radio interview today that broke some silence concerning the new health care bill, so lots of news outlets were calling to figure out.
The legislative correspondent, Ben, kept telling me that he didn’t have time and to just give them his email. I hope that when I’m 24 I also don’t have time for the New York Times. Jeez.
What’s absolutely crazy to me is how the House (and the Senate, similarly) is honestly run by young people who are recent college graduates. Our legislative staff in the office here are probably all unde thirty, and the six of them get together while Congress is in session to create “vote recs”. This is them each reading the bills and then convening to decide how to advise Mr. Meadows to vote. He essentially follows what they’ve instructed him to do, especially concerning the more minor votes. How insane is that? These staffers are essentially getting to vote in Congress and are hugely influential. I find that amazing.
Anyway, hope you have a good weekend! You’ll be hearing more from me on Monday.