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The Capitol insurrection seems to have caused a superspreader event among lawmakers. Some Republicans refused to mask up.

After rioters broke into the Capitol, lawmakers had to flee and hide together. Now three delegates are sick. Some Republicans refused to wear masks. Members of Congress evacuate the House chamber as protesters at.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 13th, 2021

The Republican Party is in a "no-win situation" after the Capitol riot, and lawmakers will be watching closely to see if Trump is losing his grip on the base

Whether they choose to appease Trump supporters or focus more on moderate Republicans, the GOP could lose some segment of its base. .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2021

House lawmakers say they"re "targets" and ask for extra security from their allowances after deadly Capitol insurrection

More than 30 members from both parties sent a letter to House leadership asking to use their allowance money to stave off threats post-Capitol siege. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., and other members take cover during the Capitol Siege on Jan. 6,.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 28th, 2021

4 members of Congress have tested positive for COVID-19 in the wake of the Capitol insurrection

Dozens of lawmakers were packed together in a secure location for hours. A video .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 14th, 2021

NewsWatch: House impeaches President Trump a second time in historic vote

Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, as the House of Republicans approves a charge of inciting an insurrection following the riotous invasion of the Capitol last Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

Capitol Report: House impeaches President Trump a second time in historic vote

Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, as the House of Republicans approves a charge of inciting an insurrection following the riotous invasion of the Capitol last Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denounced House Republicans who scoffed at new security measures at the Capitol in the wake of the deadly insurrection

A number of House Republicans were observed flouting the new protocols, which included walking through a met.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 13th, 2021

House Republicans scoff at new security measures in place at the US Capitol less than a week after Trump provoked a violent insurrection

Rep. Louie Gohmert walked around the metal detector, telling police as he passed by: "You can't stop me; I'm on my way to a vote." Rep. Lauren B.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

Rep. Pramila Jayapal revealed she contracted COVID-19 and says "Republicans who cruelly and selfishly refused to wear masks" during the Capitol siege are to blame

Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a 75-year-old cancer survivor starting her third term, also tested positive after sheltering during the riots. Rep. Pramila J.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

JPMorgan, Citibank, Microsoft, and Facebook are pausing all political donations to both Republicans and Democrats after the Capitol siege

After Wednesday's violent insurrection, top US firms are temporarily suspending their political donations. Getty After Wednesday's Capitol siege, top US firms are suspending political donations. JP Morgan, Citibank, .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 11th, 2021

In the wake of the Capitol siege, Marriott, Morgan Stanley, Dow, and other US firms are cutting off Republicans that opposed Biden"s certification as president

Some companies are cutting off funding to certain GOP lawmakers - others, including JP Morgan and Citibank, are suspending all political donations. Supporters of US Presi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 11th, 2021

In the wake of the Capitol siege, Marriott, Morgan Stanley, and other US firms are cutting off Republicans that opposed Biden"s certification as president

Some companies are cutting off funding to certain GOP lawmakers - others, including JP Morgan and Citigroup, are suspending all politica.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 11th, 2021

Republicans who objected to the Electoral College helped inspire the Capitol insurrection. They must face consequences and be removed.

If Trump's GOP enablers don't face consequences for helping incite violence at the Capitol building, we doom future generations to the same fate. A member of a pro-Trump mob bashes an entran.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 7th, 2021

Capitol Report: ‘I’m going to keep my mask on’: House lawmakers disagree on exactly when to wear face masks

Members of Congress on Thursday find another matter to disagree on, as House lawmakers don’t see eye-to-eye on exactly when to wear face masks to reduce the spread of the coronavirus causing the disease COVID-19......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 23rd, 2020

Capitol Report: Democrats, Republicans still negotiating over boosting coronavirus aid program for small businesses

U.S. lawmakers are struggling to reach an agreement on setting aside additional coronavirus aid for small businesses. But analysts predict an extra $250 billion for a Paycheck Protection Program could get approved this week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 15th, 2020

Capitol Report: Democrats, Republicans still at impasse over boosting coronavirus aid program for small businesses

U.S. lawmakers are struggling to reach an agreement on setting aside additional coronavirus aid for small businesses. But analysts predict an extra $250 billion for a Paycheck Protection Program could get approved this week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 13th, 2020

Capitol Report: Democrats, Republicans at impasse over boosting coronavirus aid program for small businesses

U.S. lawmakers are struggling to reach an agreement on setting aside additional coronavirus aid for small businesses, leading analysts to predict that an extra $250 billion for a Paycheck Protection Program won’t get approved until next week......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 9th, 2020

Capitol Report: Congress tries to find agreement on coronavirus aid

U.S. lawmakers on Thursday are working to find agreement on coronavirus legislation, after President Donald Trump and the top Republicans in the House and Senate criticize a wide-ranging bill from House Democrats......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMar 12th, 2020

Capitol Report: Republicans and Democrats signal they’re still at impasse on Trump’s impeachment trial in Senate

As Congress gets back to work this week, top Republican and Democratic lawmakers are indicating that they remain at an impasse over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 6th, 2020

Capitol Report: Republicans and Democrats agree at landmark hearing that U.S. marijuana laws are a mess

Congress is struggling to do much on protecting personal data, ending surprise medical bills and other issues with bipartisan appeal, but lawmakers on Wednesday talked up the potential for overhauling restrictions on the cannabis industry......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJul 10th, 2019

Bad welds are latest woe for NYC’s newest subway cars

Tena…; are planning a major rally at the state Capitol to encourage lawmakers to strengthen across the state. Organizers of Tuesday's event say they expect thousands of people to attend. The rally... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 17th, 2019