John Iadarola and Francesca Fiorentini break it down on The Damage Report.
“Rep. Tom Cole’s shift to House Appropriations chair has created a quintessentially Capitol Hill problem:
It’s left House Republicans without a private spot to enjoy cigars close to floor, and lawmakers are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to find a solution.
Why it matters: GOP lawmakers stressed to Axios the need for quiet places to gather off the House floor to bond, saying the loss of Cole’s “hideaway” — as such areas are known — has left a void Johnson should address.
Given stark divisions and constant infighting in the House GOP conference, there’s an argument for any arrangement that could help this crop of lawmakers build relationships.”
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