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
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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?

Apr 6, 2020 · 1:21 AM UTC

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Consorting with their constituents is an essential part of their jobs.
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Exactly!
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They should be furloughed.
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Yes! Thank you! The Work of Congress is definitely "essential" especially during a world wide pandemic and there should be no recess #NoRecess
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Right on point!!!!
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Most of it is very non-essential.
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It says that parliamentary representation shouldn't be taken for granted.
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Tell em, Marianne
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I don’t see eye to eye with you on every issue but on this, I agree with you 100%. It’s disgraceful.
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It would seem to serve the future of our democracy to contemplate this great question. #leadershipisneeded
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