Bass: Members' office camping a 'frat kind of thing'

In a recent interview with CBS, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) weighed in on a growing trend among freshman lawmakers: crashing at the office to avoid paying rent in D.C.

The "Evening News" segment estimated that one-fifth of the House's newest class — or about 21 members — have declared their intention to cook, sleep, dress and even shower on the Capitol campus in lieu of finding other housing.

"Everything about my time here should be a sacrifice," said Rep. Joe Walsh (R), a Tea Party favorite from Illinois.

Bass, meanwhile, had a different take.

"I think it's a little bit of a frat kind of thing," she said. "I can't see myself walking through the halls of Congress needing a shower." 

Bass linked to the interview in a little-noticed Sunday tweet. Her account can be found at @RepKarenBass, where she has 75 followers.

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