It surprised many Americans to learn there was no coronavirus testing regime at the U.S. Capitol for months. Now vaccines are available at the Capitol for lawmakers to help maintain "continuity of government." But the speed at which lawmakers sought out a vaccine – coupled with a lengthy delay for testing on Capitol Hill – says a lot about how things work in Congress. The missive from the attending physician, Dr. Brian Monahan, did not say specifically who was eligible for the vaccine at the Capitol. Many lawmakers, however, wanted to show their constituents they were getting the vaccine in order to vouch for its safety.

Source: Fox News December 19, 2020 22:30 UTC