Posted on 03/09/2020 7:08:34 PM PDT by bitt
House opens center to answer questions, considering unspent money for digital phones, laptops
The eco-system of Congress – 435 House members, 100 senators and hundreds of support staffers all working in close quarters – is preparing for a scenario in which Capitol Hill is shuttered to avoid spreading the coronavirus.
The House on Monday opened a logistics center in advance of hundreds of laptops, cellphones and other digital devices possibly being used if the roughly 12-building complex is closed to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
“We’re doing everything to have the resources everybody needs,” a House Administration Committee spokeswoman told Just the News on Monday.
The opening also follows two members of Congress – Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz – each saying Sunday that they have self-quarantined after coming into contact at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference with somebody who tested positive for the virus.
Senators and House members will be on Capitol Hill this week for voting and other legislative responsibilities but are on mid-session break next week.
The House office opening was also followed by a letter last week from the chamber's administrative committee, and obtained by Fox News, to members and their staffers preparing them for the possibility of working off site “in light of the unique and unusual circumstances presented by the coronavirus” and to help them access data and resources.
The letter also stated some unused funds might be available to acquire additional telework equipment.
As of Monday, the U.S. has 539 reported cases of the virus and 22 related deaths.
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Congress does work?
Who knew?
Any excuse to get out of investigating fisa or the bidens.
Sounds like companies did after 9/11 and such.
Any excuse to get out of investigating fisa or the bidens.
Yep. They’ll shut the fake investigations. If we’re lucky we’ll get a CYA “report” around the convention.
Anything to derail judicial confirmations.
Teleconferencing is inappropriate for Congress and for the courts, although those involved in bribary, graft, and other forms of government corruption will love it.
But what about the cocktail parties after “work”?
dumb
I love it that most Americans still have to show up for work but these rats scamper off to another paid vacation.
I am still doing what I always do.
I wonder what arrangements are being made for the Designated Survivor? Maybe a beach house in Antarctica or an all expenses paid ticket to the International Space Station.
And they are off to pedophile island for spring break.
Ain't life grand when you are the fecal matter that floats around in the cesspool.
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...... permanently please.
Considering the number of geezers in Congress, I can see why so many would be running scared.
First good news about the virus. Now, they won’t be able to pass any laws taking more of our liberties. No more camera time.
If Congressmen are potential carriers, the only prudent thing would be to keep our journalists safe by not allowing them into the Capital or near the WH.
Congress critters & staffs get paid a handsome amount for PART TIME WORK.
Will the AWAN brothers be able to hack into this ‘telecenter’?????
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