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I know several folks in mid-70s and older who are healthy, sharp as a tack, that is not what we are seeing from some elected leaders. it is age and performance. going to your point, look at the next generation, who will step up and run for office? we need younger people to take the mantel and we talk about vets on duty having conservative vets who run for office. how about run for congress. we need fresh blood there. i'll be honest, politics is nasty, i've been on the campaign trail, it is not fun some days, our country deserves new and fresh leadership. i think it is on us to rally around tha...

'Just woke up from my thirst strike,' The Spectator contributing editor Stephen L. Miller joked.

Congress has left the building. Before members began the August recess, CQ Roll Call photojournalists were on hand to capture the action.

The congressman led a “thirst strike” on the steps of the Capitol to protest a law barring Texas cities from giving their workers water breaks.

Rep. Greg Casar held the all-day strike to draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks.