Senate to reopen despite risks as House eyes 'hybrid' return The Senate will gavel in Monday as the coronavirus rages while the top House Republican is proposing a “hybrid” reopening for the still-shuttered HousePossible movement in the global race for COVID-19 vaccinePossible movement in the global race for COVID-19 vaccine The Associated PressWASHINGTON -- The Senate will gavel in Monday as the coronavirus rages while the top House Republican is proposing a “hybrid” reopening for the still-shuttered House as a divided Congress struggles to fully resume during the pandemic. Senate Republicans are trying to set the terms of debate, frustrated that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was able to fill up earlier aid bills with Democratic priorities. In making his decision to return, Senate Majority Mitch McConnell compared senators to the essential work force of grocery clerks, truck drivers and others keeping Americans fed during the crisis. Over the weekend, Trump himself offered Congress access to the instant virus test system used to screen visitors to the White House. Several committees will meet to debate issues related to the virus outbreak, including the nominee for a new oversight commission.

Source: ABC News May 04, 2020 05:03 UTC