In light of Rep. Louie Gohmert's Covid-19 diagnosis, a handful of lawmakers are saying they'd like to see leadership allow for a more robust testing regimen on Capitol Hill, especially as efforts continue to pass another stimulus bill
Republican Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri, a member of leadership, told reporters that he's pressed leaders and the Capitol physician's office in the last several hours about how to mitigate risk of members getting off"about a thousand different airplanes" every week."We have the space for it," Blunt said."I think we could find a place to do it.
Pelosi announced a new requirement Wednesday for House lawmakers to wear masks on the chamber floor, though that did not apply to the office buildings or the nearby hallways. Two GOP aides who were in proximity to Gohmert were only as of Wednesday evening able to get in line for Covid-19 tests. One said it had taken all day for reasons unknown, adding it's been"frustrating and a waste of a day.
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