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In reply to the discussion: House members race back to Washington amid fears the $2 trillion coronavirus bill could be delayed [View all]abqtommy
(14,118 posts)6. So what are House members doing out of town at this time? What do they think they are, the
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House members race back to Washington amid fears the $2 trillion coronavirus bill could be delayed [View all]
SunSeeker
Mar 2020
OP
I wouldn't mind a bit of a delay, being selfish on behalf of a friend.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Mar 2020
#15
They will be on private jets most likely, but travel will have other risks, lg groups of people
Baclava
Mar 2020
#19
Unfortunately there was a Democratic representative threatening to do the same thing, too.
George II
Mar 2020
#3
So what are House members doing out of town at this time? What do they think they are, the
abqtommy
Mar 2020
#6
The activity this week was by committees, not the full House. They are now in session this morning,
George II
Mar 2020
#29
Thanks, BumRushDaShow. You've helped dispel my ignornace about this in the best DU
abqtommy
Mar 2020
#13
It's been a confusing week or two - most of them went home last week. As you point out....
George II
Mar 2020
#30
Excuse me? We are all supposed to be isolating. Especially those who set an example.
lagomorph777
Mar 2020
#18
Hmmm...can politicians isolate themselves and still conduct business necessary to our
abqtommy
Mar 2020
#20
Congress is burning 2000000000000 dollar bills; They better sign their names to it!
GreydeeThos
Mar 2020
#12
So you're fine with having every Member of Congress risk their lives because...tradition?
lagomorph777
Mar 2020
#17