(1/5) The number of confirmed #coronavirus cases in the U.S. has tripled in four days (938 on March 11 to over 3,000 today). In a crisis, Congress has one function — to stay on duty in DC and pass emergency legislation the country needs.
(2/5) National leadership should be focused on making sure as many Americans as possible can stay at home as much as possible, per public health experts’ recommendations. The only way to limit this disease is to ENABLE people to stay home. The time to act is now.
(3/5) The House passed the #coronavirus aid package late Friday night. If Mitch McConnell had not taken a long weekend, this could have been signed into law by now. Because of @senatemajldr lack of concern, the Senate will not consider the aid package likely until Tuesday.
(4/5) The aid package includes free coronavirus testing for sick patients, paid sick leave (to decrease the pressure for sick people to work) and food aid. @senatemajldr every day this aid is delayed, time is wasted, and more Americans are put at risk.
(5/5) This is already a public health crisis. Do your job.
