Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the week ending March 13, 2020
D.C. declared a state of emergency, members of Congress began to self-quarantine and tours of the Capitol were suspended as coronavirus dominated the week.
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White House, Democrats hung up on coronavirus stimulus
Negotiations over assistance for coronavirus-caused economic pain hit snags as Republicans and Democrats traded offers and tried to bring Trump on board.
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House Democrats postpone caucus retreat over coronavirus concerns
House Democrats’ annual retreat that had been scheduled for April 1-3 in Philadelphia has been indefinitely postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus.
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Some members shutter offices following coronavirus diagnosis on the Hill
Lawmakers have begun to close their Capitol Hill offices "out of an abundance of caution" following announcements that a Senate staffer has tested positive for COVID-19.
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‘They aren’t American’ — Democrats aim to block aid to struggling cruise companies
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Senators remind colleagues about Capitol contractors amid coronavirus
Three lawmakers urged protections for contract workers serving the Capitol in food service, custodial and other roles from burdens coronavirus may pose.
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Architect of Capitol addresses discrimination claims
Architect of the Capitol Blanton said he is committed to quelling harassment and discrimination while the agency is being sued on those grounds.
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The blue-state senators least resistant to Trump’s judicial picks
Despite a highly charged partisan atmosphere, some senators from blue states cast votes for the president’s judicial picks
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‘I hope we don’t have an attack this weekend’ — FISA tools to expire before Senate takes up renewal
Expiring provisions of the FISA law will expire as the Senate gets ready to leave for the weekend without passing a reauthorization.
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Citing COVID-19, GOP lawmakers skip Arizona copper mine hearing
GOP lawmakers said one of their members was in quarantine and witnesses friendly to their position couldn't travel because of corona virus restrictions.
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Coronavirus closes Capitol to tours
Senate sergent-at-arms announces Capitol Visitor Center and the Capitol building itself will be closed to all tours through the end of March.
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Senate cancels recess next week to work on coronavirus relief package
The Senate will cancel its recess next week in hopes of passing a coronavirus relief package, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday.
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Fauci tells lawmakers to keep distance from constituents
Anthony Fauci congratulated congressional officials on the decision to “limit access to the Capitol” over coronavirus concerns.
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Vail: Where leadership PAC money goes to play
Re. Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat, has spent over $100,000 of leadership PAC money on a the ski destination of Vail, Colorado.
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States hit for denying access to driver’s license data
After Trump slammed NY’s sanctuary policies in his State of the Union, his administration clamped down on the state over another immigrant-friendly law.
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Courts mull closures and risks amid coronavirus pandemic
The Supreme Court decided to close its doors to the public in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The court will still be open for regular court business.
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Coronavirus stimulus deal ‘close,’ House to vote Friday, Pelosi says
Pelosi and Mnuchin neared agreement on an economic stimulus package to combat the coronavirus but weren't close enough for a vote Thursday night.
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Leahy to Ben Carson: ‘Be honest with the American people’
Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., laced into HUD Secretary Ben Carson during a hearing questioning the administration's readiness for the novel coronavirus.
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Capitol comes under microscope even with new coronavirus guidelines
New memo and advice on the website of the Office of the Attending Physician warns younger staff about potential to endanger older relatives — and lawmakers.
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Trump announces coronavirus actions as Democrats prep stimulus
President Donald Trump announced sweeping new restrictions on travel from Europe, while calling on Congress to pass economic stimulus legislation.