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Posted on 05/04/2020 2:55:33 PM PDT by jazusamo
The Senate on Monday convened for the first time since March 25 as Democrats and Republicans clashed over the health of senators, as well as GOP efforts to confirm federal judges amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Calling his fellow lawmakers “essential workers” as he defended the decision to return to the Senate amid the outbreak, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., roundly criticized Democrats for obstructing the confirmation of judges and key government posts for months and forcing the Senate to hold roll calls and floor votes during the public health crisis.
“The deadly coronavirus does not take time off so neither does the U.S. Senate,” McConnell said. “Qualified nominees who have been held up for too long are already more essential at this time.”
The Senate is expected on Monday to vote on the confirmation of Robert Feitel to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Later in the week, it will hold hearings for director of National Intelligence nominee John Ratcliffe and on the coronavirus’s impact on the aviation industry.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., shot back by accusing McConnell of endangering the health of senators, their staff and other workers on Capitol Hill by calling the Senate back in session to vote on confirming “right-wing judges."
“The Republican leader has called the Senate back into session despite the District of Columbia appearing to be reaching a peak phase,” of the virus, Schumer said. “If we are going to make these fine people come into work on this conditions, the Senate should focus like a laser on COVID-19 … but the majority leader has scheduled no hearings on COVID-19.”
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Imagine a time when lawmakers didn’t make laws for five years, or better yet ten.
Maybe they will come back to DC and all die, then we can start over with less corruption. / sarc
health of senators my ass, the rats don’t any more Judges.
I hear the Speaker of the House is able to stay healthy only on $12/pint ice cream that is unavailable in DC
When I see a Steaming pile of dog sh## it reminds me of schumer
health of senators my ass, the rats don’t any more Judges.
True enough...
Cowardly Schumer refuses to work because he’s afraid of COVID.
I see your / sarc and raise serious as a heart attack.
So I know of many people that have been laid off that still haven’t received a stimulus check. Far from wealthy. These people want and need to get back to work. Why is Congress still getting paid and also whining about coming back to DC and working?
Trump answered their concerns last night - if they don’t feel comfortable being there to work they should not show up, but McConnell is correct they should be in session and working.
Pelosi is wrong to not have the house in session.
To me, this is huge example of why most senators and congressmen should be younger, not in their 80s, or maybe even 70s.
Yep, now the only thing these Rats in both houses want is to give more money away.
Mental health of senators is an issue. Chuckie had a point there. Paging nurse Kratchet.
Yes, and our most important guard is down.
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We didnt missed you Chuckie. When are you, DNC or media going to call out China or Biden ?
If the COVID-19 virus strays into a DC politician it will be overwhelmed by the corruption it encounters.
If you were truly concerned about being diseased, you wouldn't be a Democrat.
Why do they need staff? Just bring in one or two people and get to work.
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