Congress is on an extended recess — and lawmakers still can't vote remotely. So they're finding new ways to stay connected. One hosted a call for constituents with a therapist. Another hosted a kid's town hall by phone.
"On almost every single one of these calls we've been at max capacity and people still are seeking more information," he said."As we go on and as our lives change, it requires a different kind of response."Congress' job has only grown more critical with the crisis. Last month, it approved three coronavirus response bills. AndBut this kind of legislating has its limits.
Jeffries made the comments during a press call with several colleagues through Zoom video conferencing. The call was focused on emerging concerns facing Asian Americans in the wake of racist attacks linked to coronavirus. "Where in the past, we would have a full day of meetings in the office, every 15 to 20 minutes there is another meeting," he said."Of course now, you don't have that personal connection. It's happening on the phone."
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