A story in today's Post says that the famed Senate dining room is about to go private contract. While the House's in-house eateries have been contracted out since the 80s, the Senate's facilities have remained within the confines of the government, but are pretty much in the red. What does it mean for the most pampered politicians in all the land, their staffers and interns? It basically means more J Street and less tradition. It also means a decrease in wages for all food service employees who will serve you your overpriced jumbo slices and salad by the pound. My recommendation: who cares-- Firehook is right there!
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Tina, I feel compelled to respond to this one as an intern that worked for Senator Clinton this summer. Private dining contracts in the Senate mean healthier, better-tasting food! It means less J Street and more quality! If you visit the Capitol, dine once in the Rayburn cafeteria (on the House side, a private contract), and then run over to the Dirksen cafeteria (Senate side). There is a big difference. Speaker Pelosi did some great things for those who eat in her buildings! I should point out, too, that everything--literally, everything--on the House side is biodegradable.
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