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U.S. Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, walks down the House steps on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. last year. On Tuesday, he launched a "thirst strike" to advocate for federal policy requiring paid water breaks for people who work outdoors in extreme heat.

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar stages ‘thirst strike’ to advocate for mandated water breaks

by Olivia Alafriz, The Texas Tribune July 25, 2023July 26, 2023

The Austin Democrat who represents part of San Antonio launched his daylong strike Tuesday morning in Washington D.C.