Walsh: A typical day

WASHINGTON — Saying he's out to make a difference — fast, Illinois' 8th District Rep. Joe Walsh has been moving at a breakneck pace since arriving in Washington, D.C., in January.

The secret to Walsh's pace? A lot of black coffee, he says.

Here's a look at a typical day:

• 7:30 a.m.: GOP Breakfast.

• 8:30 a.m.: Staff briefing on upcoming day.

• 8:45 a.m.: Radio interview with WIND 560 AM.

• 9 a.m.: Taping Facebook video answers to constituent questions, video explaining his vote on a temporary government funding bill.

• 9:15 a.m.: Daily Herald interview.

• 9:45 a.m.: Visit with pro-Israel student group from Evanston, Skokie and Wilmette.

• 10 a.m. Homeland Security meeting.

• 10:30 a.m.: Speaks with constituents by cell phone, on walk back to office.

• 11 a.m.: Asian carp meeting.

• 11:30 a.m.: Meeting with representatives from Special Olympics Illinois and Best Buddies International.

• Noon: Lunch with Republican Study Committee.

• 1 p.m.: Small business committee hearing.

• 3:30 p.m.: Meeting with McHenry County Republicans.

• Afternoon: Votes on the House floor.