Gunfire erupted Thursday near the U.S. Capitol. The shooting led to an emergency lock down of Congress, which has since been lifted. Police also closed Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. House and Senate sessions were immediately suspended. Read more here.
VIA: AJC.com Throughout this legislative session, the Capitol has welcomed soldiers, Boy Scouts and police officers to come speak before the House or the Senate. On the 19th day, they honored a general. General Larry Platt, the civil rights warrior-turned “American Idol” star for his socially conscious tune, “Pants on the Ground,” was honored by […]
