Discussions are underway about curbing all non-essential activity at the Capitol amid the coronavirus threat. Fox News is told the conversations will likely mean a suspension of public tours at the … [Read more...] about Congress likely to restrict Capitol tours out of concern over coronavirus
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Top physician tells lawmakers to avoid ‘mingling’ in large crowds, as Capitol remains open
Coronavirus: Steps needed to control spread of the infectious diseaseCOVID-19 is not the same as other coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold; … [Read more...] about Top physician tells lawmakers to avoid ‘mingling’ in large crowds, as Capitol remains open
Internal memo reveals measures one congressional office is taking to protect elder lawmaker from coronavirus
Congressional staffers are going to great lengths to protect members from the coronavirus, an internal memo obtained by Fox News from the office of one senior citizen lawmaker reveals.That includes … [Read more...] about Internal memo reveals measures one congressional office is taking to protect elder lawmaker from coronavirus
Business as usual on Capitol Hill amid coronavirus fears, for now
Members of Congress are warning constituents to wash their hands. Avoid large congregations of people. Perhaps, even stand away from persons in conversations. And so on Tuesday morning, more than 200 … [Read more...] about Business as usual on Capitol Hill amid coronavirus fears, for now
Business as usual on Capitol Hill amid coronavirus fears, for now
Members of Congress are warning constituents to wash their hands. Avoid large congregations of people. Perhaps, even stand away from persons in conversations. And so on Tuesday morning, more than 200 … [Read more...] about Business as usual on Capitol Hill amid coronavirus fears, for now
Congressional aides frustrated, ‘in a panic’ over muddled coronavirus response
Aides on Capitol Hill are anxious over what they consider to be a muddled response from both their bosses and the White House to the coronavirus outbreak.Lawmakers in both chambers have been fielding … [Read more...] about Congressional aides frustrated, ‘in a panic’ over muddled coronavirus response
Congressional aides frustrated, ‘in a panic’ over muddled coronavirus response
Aides on Capitol Hill are anxious over what they consider to be a muddled response from both their bosses and the White House to the coronavirus outbreak.Lawmakers in both chambers have been fielding … [Read more...] about Congressional aides frustrated, ‘in a panic’ over muddled coronavirus response
Coronavirus and Congress’ likely response in coming months
Congress is a reactive body. It responds to events. And here, with coronavirus, we have an “event.” We’ve written about the late British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in these spaces before. The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Congress’ likely response in coming months
Coronavirus and Congress’ likely response in coming months
Congress is a reactive body. It responds to events. And here, with coronavirus, we have an “event.” We’ve written about the late British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan in these spaces before. The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus and Congress’ likely response in coming months
House prepares for telework scenarios amid coronavirus threat
A memo regarding congressional operations and the coronavirus threat sent to all House offices by the House Administration Committee on Friday signals the House is seriously preparing for scenarios … [Read more...] about House prepares for telework scenarios amid coronavirus threat