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BBC News - US Congress abandons return to Washington after lawmakers revolt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52462114
Apr 29, 2020 12:31 AM
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BBC News - US Congress abandons return to Washington after lawmakers revolt
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-52462114
systemfrown
Well, it IS practically a care home for senior citizens
markthomasc31415
I'm sure they'll send their staff to do all of the work because they're "essential"
humboldt9000
Cut their salary and send them a one time payment of $1200.
Bobnotch
Let them stay home, they're not essential employees. The bonus is they can't spend OUR tax dollars however they want.
beaubrent
But now meat packing workers are now forced and their bosses free from liability for their dying. Wow.
NKato
Well, the upside is, if any of the Senate R's are asymptomatic, the name "Boomer Remover" Is going to start sounding a whole lot more real.
neoritter
There's a right way and an irresponsible way to write a headline....
genericuser666
Nancy's gelatos are getting bad, she needs to go home to finish them.
RoovyRoo
I can't stop reading that word as "lawmarkers"
pickledpunk021
customcartoons
Should read: ".. lawmakers who insist on following health professionals' directions." Fixed it for ya.
Justsomedude223
If the Gov't isn't willing to reopen, why are we reopening half the states pretty much.
Bobnotch
Because if Congress is closed, they can't spend OUR money.
Paragon19
Yeah that's to be expected from the House of Representatives that currently has a Democrat majority, no surprises here.
Jaynecobb7
maybe it's time for the Taxpayer to revolt
olliehopnoodle
To be fair, many of them are old enough to be in the vulnerable group.
mattyxcore
Didnt know it was a revolt. I thought they were just following the suggestion of the Resident Physician
TotallySaneScientist
Cool, can every state vote by mail in now?
Bobnotch
How about they forfeit their wages for not doing their damn job then. No wait, I actually feel safer with them at home so they can't 1/2
Bobnotch
screw up the country any more than they already have. They've already cost us 6 Trillion in 2 months this year alone.
eromitlab
Rules for thee but not for me, the calling card of these assholes.
33WhiskeyTX
The ones staying away are the ones fighting for more caution in making workers return to their jobs.
TheRedheadRides
It’s easy for the govt not to reopen. They all still collect a paycheck.
MightyIink
We still don't have a cure yet, you think it will just go away if we return everything to normal? No, it will kill a lot more people!
GunGunTrio
Not advocating one way or the other but we risk people dying too if we don't reopen the economy. Our supply chain is seriously being 1/
GunGunTrio
2/affected and that includes our food. Their has to be a real discussion about what to do.
FloppyFingers
Debts should be suspended so that people dont fall into further debt, causing them to panic and go out and protest.
PiffTheMagicDildo
Should just suspend payments on EVERYTHING and any company that turns over debts to collectors, gets fined double the amount they want to
PiffTheMagicDildo
Collect. Would be simpler and easier imo.
Eleshar24
You know, I am all for lockdown, quarantine, face protection etc. But there are these so called "essential workers", or "heroes", who 1/2
Eleshar24
continue to have to show up for work even though it is dangerous for them because they are important for running the country. So does 2/3
Eleshar24
the congress want to imply by not showing up for work that they are not essential for running the country? Or are they simply cowardly? 3/3
BufferingForever
Do we really want congressional reps flying right now? I’d rather they work from home until it’s safe to go back. Traveling spreads disease.
drok302
The only disease IS Congress! Not one of them gives 2 licks about anything other than getting re-elected and blaming the other side
RisingPhoenix92
February 4th Democrats in Congress asked the White House for a measured plan and that they request more funding for the CDC.
GarmBlack
Just the house. The Senate plans to return next week. This is in line with current political beliefs on either side.
LaffertyDanie1
Was gonna say the two chambers of Congress and the White House are all very different things
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epithymetic
Those nominees aren’t going to confirm themselves... probably
aintnothinbutahounddog28
It's not political beliefs on either side. One side has political beliefs, the other is listening to scientists and professionals
ProbablyPoe
Thank you for the added info
MikePowers
Thus confirming my suspicion that Republicans are science deniers...
cepacolusmaximus
Uhm, suspicion?
TheWombatStrikesAgain
So the other 12,914 pieces of evidence weren't enough?
Tyaldan
Hey now its not like they are a republican. they caught it eventually.
WilliamNoon
Easier to social distance with 50 people than 538
IgnoreAlienOrders
100 Senators, 435 Representatives, but yeah.
WilliamNoon
Oof brainfart
Jarjarthejedi
Hey, if we've accepted that the people making laws that keep anyone else from having universal healthcare while on a socialized plan for
PeregrinFalconPunch
Congress doesn't have their own healthcare. By law they have to use Obamacare exchanges
Jarjarthejedi
I hadn't seen that it was updated to paying for ~30% of their HC costs with the rest being taxpayer covered. Downvoted myself
Jarjarthejedi
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/members-congress-health-care/
Jarjarthejedi
decades why is this level of hypocrisy any surprise at all? All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others remember.
d0o0o0d
...you are aware the current House is majority Democrat, right?
B4DF15H2
They are all rich people who don't give a fuck about you. Every. Last. One. Anyone who wants the office is wrong for it.
FabulousBadass
That's got nothing to do with it.
claytonmachine95
80% of them are never there anyway unless they're forced to. Hell that 20% only shows up because they're ALL fired if they dont
ProbablyPoe
Is that true?? Holy shit we need to pump that number up. W.T.F.
skellumqt
Why?Being in the chamber itself is mostly optics, it's not going to force them to ideologically agree.Its not as obviously dumb as it sounds
ProbablyPoe
No one wants them to all agree, we want them engaged. Hard to be engaged if you're not at work.
skellumqt
Not being in the chamber/city doesn't necessarily mean "not at work" in this case.A lot of them go back to their home districts,for instance
claytonmachine95
If you entered the house or congressional hall any given day it's almost empty, and they're still "voting" on issues. Its them exploiting a
claytonmachine95
Loophole MEANT to ease the burden of these officials, to basically take year long vacations. That's why I continously say that both parties
claytonmachine95
Are the problem. They are both exploiting everyone they are supposed to represent
ProbablyPoe
Absolutely true. The only real difference is the approach. One thing I remember Trump promising and really hoping he would accomplish was
seakoos
The rural areas of the country haven't been affected as much as the metro areas. One plan does not fit all.
TinFoilKat
charliegrs
How are movie theaters and bars safer in rural areas?
seakoos
They are not open. It's not an all or nothing in the rural areas. You can go places but still take precautions and social distance.
ActionJohnnie
More guns
causality
*affected as quickly as. It remains to be seen if we'll hit similar penetration levels.
seakoos
There are many counties that don't have ANY cases. It's easy to social distance and take precautions in the country.
freckledkink
*Any confirmed cases
seakoos
*sigh* Yes, people are hiding the fact that they are sick. You're onto the next big conspiracy. OR, it's easier to isolate in rural areas.
causality
More that people are asymptomatic, or can't get tested without clear contact from a positive person. That's the case here in GA.
ActionJohnnie
We are one country for now
seakoos
But what works in the big cities doesn't work in the rural areas. It's easier to social distance and take precautions.
freckledkink
We are individual states right now. Not one country. The states are united together (the governors), but not led by anyone (on a federal
freckledkink
Level). We've been told, ever since this disaster started, that we're on our own, and now the states are being told to file for bankruptcy
freckledkink
Rather than depend on federal financial aide. This is on top of not being able to get federal help for medicine, masks, PPE, tests, etc.,
freckledkink
For the virus. It's abhorrent.
Zreen
Then have 2 plans.
seakoos
It's been left up to the governors of each state ... so fifty plans, I guess.
Zreen
100 plans. There's rural and urban areas in all states
seakoos
Maybe even more. Our governor is letting each school district work out their own plans. Makes sense because they know their own abilities.
ActionJohnnie
150 so Goldilocks can have porridge that is just right.
deimosVII
Well Congress is revolting...
customcartoons
Hey, no need to get personal about their hygiene
BrazilianThunderPanda
GrayWhiteWolf
Revolting on what? The people
memelover749
So who wants to riot?
alfmeister6227
Not as revolting as many of the protesters. You know, those that don’t give a toss about the health workers and others cos “I’m alright!”
Tsurrani
Might as well.
thatsmyfetish69
I’m in
Bobnotch
Against what? Doing their jobs?
donte2011
You said it! They stink on ice!
NewHickoryDickables
ForeheadAirport
You could say that.
Blackmetalhappiness
You're telling me. They stink on ice.
pheran
Finally we agree on something!
laughytaughy
"They've always been revolting. But now they're rebelling!"
FredGarvinMaleProstitute
and yet they still get paid...
Idrinkforevil
So do you if you filed for unemployment...
gaidinbdj
Even if they wanted to change it, they're Constitutionally prohibited from changing their pay until after the election.
MacAwesome
Thats how it should be. Just because you dont get what you deserve doesnt mean others should regress to your level. Try vote for progression
ThomasMontgomeryHaverford
Congress's work is way more than voting. They meet with voters, regional leaders & national leaders, federal agencies, & other congressmen.
ThomasMontgomeryHaverford
There's also tons of work that goes on behind the scenes in developing and negotiating over legislation
GrumpyOldMillennial
Well, they are salaried employees. Generally the least productive employees are salaried ones as they get paid whether they work or not...
ElbowDeep
Precisely
GrumpyOldMillennial
I gotta know....ElbowDeep in what?
thedadwhobeatshiskidwithjumpercables
1/Lol salary in white collar jobs may be like that but I know many salaried fast food and convenience store managers making 35k working 60
thedadwhobeatshiskidwithjumpercables
Plus hours a week. The companies abuse salaried employees so they don’t have to pay hourly employees overtime.
SweatyMooseKnuckle
Lol, ok. Most places, as soon as you become salaried you are their bitch.
Bobnotch
And we see that when they're actually on the job (Congress I mean).
kookyabird
As a salaried IT professional, I am offended.
GrumpyOldMillennial
I will grant you an exception because of IT, but you are on thin fucking ice buddy..
christiangoth
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Congress, but this isn't one. You have to pay Congress consistently or only privately 1/2
Sm9yCg
Show me a single congress member that isnt privately wealthy. Come on, just one.
WellBehavedZombie
When parties control the candidates of course they will make it a country club.
Sm9yCg
Meaning the above argument is invalid.
ThomasMontgomeryHaverford
How about 150? That's how many congressmen have a net worth of $50k or less. 104 have negative net worth (more debts than assets)
Sm9yCg
Wait a second. Your government officials have enforcable debts? Are you shitting me?
ThomasMontgomeryHaverford
https://www.newsweek.com/50-poorest-members-congress-863253?slide=1
ElbowDeep
Their "consistent" pay, should be minimal, like the actual work they do, minimal
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LiamO92
Hey that was to last 8-10 weeks. I hope you haven't spent it all
ElbowDeep
EXACTLY, they should be paid exactly what they think we should be paid
christiangoth
wealthy people will be afford to be in Congress. It's the poor who can't represent if the job pays no salary, not the rich. 2/2
RevengeIsIceCream
Bullshit. Like any poor people can fund their campaigns and get elected.
Macnin10dos
You’re absolutely right. But here I sit 5 weeks later after applying for unemployment without any paycheck.
PureLuck347
Have you no idea the "wealth" of these people?? Let alone all the additional perks they get?