Congressman Greg Casar Ends 8+ Hour Thirst Strike on the U.S. House Steps
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release on July 26, 2023:
Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) was on thirst strike for nearly nine hours-- not drinking water or taking breaks from the U.S Capitol steps-- to draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks.
"After no water and no rest for nearly nine hours on the Capitol steps, I feel more confident than e . . .
Today, Congressman Greg Casar (D-Texas) was on thirst strike for nearly nine hours-- not drinking water or taking breaks from the U.S Capitol steps-- to draw attention to the need for a federal workplace heat standard, including protections for rest and water breaks.
"After no water and no rest for nearly nine hours on the Capitol steps, I feel more confident than e . . .