Work week more than doubles

In an article entitled "Culture Shock on Capitol Hill," the Washington Post tells us that the Democrats are actually going to force the representatives to work a five day work week:

For lawmakers, it is awful, compared with what they have come to expect. For much of this election year, the legislative week started late Tuesday and ended by Thursday afternoon -- and that was during the relatively few weeks the House wasn't in recess.

My, my, poor things. Don't you feel sorry for them? Just think, they might have to actually do something.