Congressional gyms stay open despite shutdown
At least they’ll stay buff.
The taxpayer-subsidized gyms for members of Congress remain open despite the government shutdown.
The members have to rough it, though - going without trainers or attendants to provide fresh towels and other amenities.
The liberal organization Think Progress said Tuesday that the order to keep the House gym open came directly from Speaker John Boehner’s office.
The House gym - largely unknown to outsiders until Anthony Weiner took infamous photos of himself in the locker room in 2011 - has no sign on the door and members have to be buzzed in.
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The taxpayer-subsidized gyms for members of Congress remain open despite the government shutdown.
The members have to rough it, though - going without trainers or attendants to provide fresh towels and other amenities.
The liberal organization Think Progress said Tuesday that the order to keep the House gym open came directly from Speaker John Boehner’s office.
The House gym - largely unknown to outsiders until Anthony Weiner took infamous photos of himself in the locker room in 2011 - has no sign on the door and members have to be buzzed in.
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