
There were some fireworks at a House Rules Committee meeting Tuesday night ahead of the lower chamber’s vote Wednesday on reopening the federal government. When committee chair Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) recognized Democratic Rep. Yasmin Ansari (Ariz.), the latter welcomed her “back from a taxpayer-funded eight-week vacation.” Following Ansari’s initial comments, Fox immediately…
Lawmakers tangle over 'eight weeks of taxpayer-funded vacation' quip

