Pelosi is set to unveil legislation today to provide protections for Americans who may contract coronavirus, an opening bid in tricky negotiations with President Trump over measures to salve the economy amid crippling fear and uncertainty
Pelosi’s proposal is landing amid rising anxiety among lawmakers themselves, who are worried about remaining on Capitol Hill — surrounded by thousands of staff and tourists — when health authorities have begun to recommend avoiding crowded spaces. More than 1,000 Americans have contracted coronavirus as ofAs an indication of how serious the crisis is, Democrats huddled Wednesday morning with former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman, who helped design the economic recovery bills in 2009.
The markets continued to slide even amid talk of an economic stimulus, a reflection of the uncertain path for any legislation and a likelihood that it will take days or weeks to iron out among the House, Senate and White House., Rep. Don Beyer became the sixth lawmaker to self-quarantine after learning he had been exposed to a person later diagnosed with coronavirus. A second Democrat, Rep. Julia Brownley of California, announced she would be self-quarantining earlier in the week.
The House's attending physician on Wednesday morning urged the most aggressive measures yet to protect lawmakers, encouraging them to "avoid close direct contact with other individuals," including handshakes, hugs and selfies. He also said lawmakers should conduct large meetings via teleconference, when possible, and leave large gatherings via stage entrances "to avoid mingling through large crowds of people.
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