WASHINGTON _ The U.S. Capitol is mostly dark and quiet these days, and is likely to stay that way until after Labor Day _ even though millions of people like Brianne Torres remain out of work and are getting far less in unemployment payments than they were two weeks ago.
"I don't get to take a recess from my life. I don't get to take a recess from paying my bills," the frustrated Fresno cosmetologist said.
Congress gets a recess. The Senate, which last took votes Aug. 6, is likely to be gone until Sept. 8. The House at the moment plans no votes until Sept. 14. Members have been told they can be recalled to return with 24 hours notice.
