The House on Wednesday snuck away early from Washington for its summer vacation. Luckily the Congressional Sneaker Caucus held its Sneaker Day the same day, making it easier for members to sprint out of the Capitol. Here are the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., dons his shades as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after the last votes before August recess on Wednesday. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)Congressional staffers look at a display of sneakers at the Congressional Sneaker Caucus’ Sneaker Day event in the Longworth House Office Building on Wednesday. The display included the Air Jordan Pure Pressure “Inauguration Day” Mike Bibby PE Exclusive limited edition sneaker (center), released by Nike to commemorate President Barack Obama’s 2009 inauguration. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
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