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what's happening in Washington, D.C. could impact your
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Senate Returns. The U.S. Senate returned to
Washington, D.C., this week for the first time since late March
2020, and held several hearings and votes. In an effort to adhere to
social distancing protocols, senators were permitted to participate
remotely at some of these hearings. While no work specific to
COVID-19 was accomplished, there was some continued scuttlebutt as
to what might be included in a Phase 4 response, such as liability
protections, a revamp of the Paycheck Protection Program,
initiatives to provide funding for cities, and support for
childcare institutions, among other measures. It is still early,
however, especially because it is still unclear as to when the
House may return to Washington, D.C.
