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Statuary Hall is empty on March 30, 2020, with Congress on recess due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Face masks appear on House floor

By Jinitzail Hernández
Posted April 7, 2020 at 6:40pm
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., hopes to pass a boost for small business aid by unanimous consent.

Hoyer eyes unanimous consent for small-business aid, needing quorum for larger relief package

By Lindsey McPherson
Posted April 7, 2020 at 6:04pm
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee in December.

Acting Navy secretary resigns amid outcry over handling of coronavirus outbreak on ship

By John M. Donnelly
Posted April 7, 2020 at 5:58pm
Derek Najdzin hangs out with Duke, a West Highland White Terrier, in Meridian Hill Park on Tuesday.

Crowding in DC’s national parks during pandemic raises concerns

By Chris Cioffi
Posted April 7, 2020 at 4:18pm
The EPA declined to strengthen rules to limit emissions of particulates.

EPA urged to heed warning in study of pollution and COVID-19

By Elvina Nawaguna
Posted April 7, 2020 at 4:12pm
House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, D-Wash., attends a committee hearing in the Rayburn Building on Jan. 15, 2020.

Coronavirus response to take priority in NDAA, House Armed Services chairman says

By Andrew Clevenger
Posted April 7, 2020 at 4:08pm
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is leading the questioning of any Deutsche Bank assistance to Trump companies.

Coronavirus response roundup: Letters from lawmakers

By Niels Lesniewski and Katherine Tully-McManus
Posted April 7, 2020 at 3:52pm
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wants the USDA to use the Commodity Credit Corporation to aid the ethanol industry.

Grassley urges USDA to use CCC funds to support ethanol

By Ellyn Ferguson
Posted April 7, 2020 at 3:47pm
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the need for more payroll protection funds is already clear.

Massie could foil quick passage of coronavirus relief, again

By Jim Saksa, Lindsey McPherson and Jennifer Shutt
Posted April 7, 2020 at 3:03pm, Updated at 9:05pm
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday Democrats want to create a “hero fund” of $13 per hour for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate Democrats push pandemic hazard pay for front-line workers

By Mary Ellen McIntire
Posted April 7, 2020 at 2:32pm