The initial decision to reconvene the House sparked outrage among many lawmakers and top staffers, who said they were blindsided by the move and received no guidance for working safely
Well that was fast. Less than 24 hours after announcing the House will return to Washington next week, Democratic leaders decided to reverse course, citing advice from the Capitol physician who warned lawmakers could be at risk. In addition to several members and aides already contracting coronavirus, a dozen Capitol Police officers and 11 construction workers renovating a congressional office building have also tested positive for the virus.
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., puts his mask back on after speaking at a signing ceremony for the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, H.R. 266, as it passes the House on Capitol Hill, Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Washington. The almost $500 billion package will head to President Donald Trump for his signature.
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