Congresscritters with gas masks

Roll Call is one of the two major papers (along with the Hill) covering Capitol Hill... --Declan --- http://www.rollcall.com/pages/news/00/2001/09/news0924b.html Protective masks for every House Member and floor staffer were placed in an area readily accessible to lawmakers in the Capitol roughly a year ago to guard against a chemical or germ warfare assault, according to senior House staffers. "There were plenty of meetings where this was discussed and it was put in place," a knowledgeable House GOP aide said. Another House staffer added that masks are available in multiple places within the Capitol building.