Rob Portman

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Rob Portman @senrobportman

2. Our founders designed a federalist system in which the states serve laboratories of democracy. So let's look at the states. 14 have already moved forward w/ remote proceedings in times of crisis. The federal gov't should follow their lead. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 1, 2020

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A few takeaways from the virtual roundtable: 1. The panel of experts agreed that the Senate should allow remote proceedings during this crisis. Marty Gold—a renowned authority on Senate Procedure—stated: "Congress may alter longstanding procedures to meet changing conditions" — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 1, 2020

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3. During a pandemic like this where it’s unsafe for Congress convene, the Senate can put in place a system to meet and vote remotely. Our PSI virtual roundtable today showed that it can be done effectively and efficiently. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 1, 2020