Congress doesn't shut down during a shutdown

Friday, April 8, 2011 ~ Updated 12:04 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senators would have to push their own elevator buttons. House members would go without their free gym. Food on Capitol Hill would be sparse. And the lawmakers' restrooms? Perhaps not as fresh.

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