The cost of this congressional perk is a national security secret apparently.

[Skidmore]

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/members-house-gym-subsidized-taxpayers/story?id=13839542




ep. Anthony Weiner, D-N.Y., admitted to sending lewd photos of himself to multiple women, however for some members of Congress the issue isn't only the photos, but where they were taken: themembers-only House gym.

ABC News was not allowed to enter either the House or Senate workout facilities, but those who have say they're both equipped with flat screen TVs, workout machines and a swimming pool.

House reps and senators justify the perk by saying important work gets done there. In March 2010, Rep. Eric Massa questioned the locker room etiquette of then White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel....more

[LiberalLoner]

1. Would hate for you guys to discover the nice gyms we have in the military, too....n/t

[ejpoeta]

2. the military needs to be fit and ready to fight. why are we paying for the congress

to have a gym?

[msedano]

3. "special" massages, too

the massage service at camp page, chuncheon, rok, had two prices. the regular, a buck, and "the special", 5 bucks. that was a lot like the barber. she charged fifty cents for a trim, $5 for a "special". no wonder the lifers got that weekly haircut. the special was a hand job. mamas, don't let your boys grow up to be draftees.

[LiberalLoner]

4. Oh, yeah, the steam and creams! Everyone who was around the Army of

the 60's and 70's remembers those, LOL! I grew up wondering where I could get a job like that! :evilgrin:

[Angry Dragon]

5. A congressional aide, perhaps??

:evilgrin:

[LiberalLoner]

6. Oh, you are just TERRIBLE, Angry Dragon!

:spank: Shame on you, LOL!

Nice to see you! :hi: