Of course, Congress comes through for their own postcards and receptions and consultants. Because their consultants have gotten them this far. But you want to be really outraged? How about their socialized medical program? This is beyond the fantastic health plan they all have, courtesy the American taxpayer, this is a perk they’ve kept largely secret through all this contentious debate about what Americans deserve for their healthcare. Via Matt, look at what they’ve provided themselves, their very own socialized medicine. Formally called the Office of the Attending Physician, the clinic - and at least six satellite offices - bills its mission as one of emergency preparedness and public health. Each day, it stands ready to handle medical emergencies, biological attacks and the occasional fainting tourist visiting Capitol Hill. Officially, the office acknowledges these types of services, including providing physicals to Capitol police officers and offering flu shots to congressional staffers. But what is rarely discussed outside the halls of Congress is the office’s other role - providing a wealth of primary care medical services to senators, representatives and Supreme Court justices…. Sources […]