They’re on a recess. For some reason I feel the need to repeat that. They’re...on...a...recess....!
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5 Apr 2020
Congress' job has only grown more critical with the crisis. But lawmakers are on an extended recess — and they still can't vote remotely. trib.al/PTqj2Mc

Apr 6, 2020 · 12:13 AM UTC

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When every medical provider has proper PPE, they should go on recess. When every hospital has the respirators, ventilators & medicine they need, they should go on recess. When money is in the pipeline to give every American what they need to survive this, they should go on recess
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Shouldn’t the work of Congress be considered an “essential service?” And if it’s not, then what does that say?
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Replying to @marwilliamson
They all need to be fired so they can try to get unemployment.
Replying to @marwilliamson
This is unacceptable.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
Unfortunately it isn't surprising to find nothing but selfish intent among the elected. Horrifying to admit that all economic relief is born only with economic disaster, not the health tragedy. Hopefully now we may experience a new paradigm shift.
Replying to @marwilliamson @davidschor
At the rate that people are dying. How many Americans will die before they come back? Something tells me they're willing to make that sacrifice.
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Congress is not essential?
Replying to @marwilliamson
Maybe Congress should have to work like the rest of us for that salary and cushy benefits. Minimum of 2000hrs a year. 2 weeks vacation and 6 days of sick leave. i know this is better than most get. But these clowns do far less.
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Replying to @marwilliamson
My kids won't have recess for the rest of the year but Congress does. 🙄
Replying to @marwilliamson
Paid vacation. Unlike many of us.
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Replying to @marwilliamson @BenjaminPDixon
Having them all catch Covid in DC probably wouldn’t have helped.
Replying to @marwilliamson
They just gave themselves a raise. Very stressful job. I'll do it for half of what any of them make. Easy.
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