Even after three Senators tested positive for the coronavirus, there are still no testing or tracing protocols on Capitol Hill. There are bipartisan calls to create a regular testing system.
The Senate is not voting this week because three Republicans tested positive for the coronavirus. But the Judiciary Committee did meet today for Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court, and the outbreak was a point of contention during today's hearing. Now that several senators have had to quarantine, the lack of testing on Capitol Hill months into the pandemic is in the spotlight once again. NPR congressional reporter Claudia Grisales has more.
MCCONNELL: And I personally didn't feel that they were approaching protection from this illness in the same way that I thought was appropriate for the Senate. NANCY PELOSI: My confidence in this, respectful of those views, is with the House attending physician.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Protesters Flock To Supreme Court, Capitol Hill For Amy Coney Barrett HearingsDemonstrators supporting and opposing Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett gathered on Capitol Hill Monday as her confirmation hearings began, with health — from the coronavirus, to the Affordable Care Act and abortion — as a major focus.
Read more »
Round Hill Music Aims to Raise $375 Million for IPO Next MonthNew York-based publisher Round Hill Music is aiming to raise $375 million for its new royalty fund when it on the London Stock Exchange next month, according to reports in the U.K.’s Times and Musi…
Read more »
Who is Bill Burr's wife, Nia Renee Hill?Hill is an actor and fellow comedian who has voiced a recurring role in Burr's Netflix series 'F is for Family' since 2017.
Read more »
'RHOA' Star Cynthia Bailey Marries Mike HillThe reality star and the sports journalist are officially married!
Read more »
Jonah Hill and Fiancée Gianna Santos End EngagementJonah Hill and Fiancée Gianna Santos Break Up Following One-Year Engagement
Read more »
It's Over! Jonah Hill and Fiancee Gianna Santos Split After 1-Year EngagementJonah Hill and Gianna Santos got engaged in September 2019 after one year of dating — details on their split
Read more »