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May 4, 2020

Senators Return to Work in Coronavirus Hot Spot Washington, D.C.
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U.S. senators are returning to work in Washington, D.C., after Senate
Majority Leader Mitch Mc Connell insisted on resuming in-person
business, despite the objections of some lawmakers. The House of
Representatives is not returning to D.C. this week. Washington, D.C., is
considered a coronavirus hot spot. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer blasted
the Republican agenda for precipitating lawmakers' return, tweeting,
"Senate Republicans should be laser focused on the health and economic
crises caused by COVID-19, not confirming right-wing judges or
protecting big business from legal liability."


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