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PELOSI PIVOTS -- Democrats were eager to tackle “Phase 4” of their coronavirus response — but now they acknowledge their next bill will look more like “Phase 3.5,” which likely means cutting a deal with Republicans. Initially, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats were drafting a sweeping recovery bill that would include top party priorities like infrastructure investment. But now, the speaker is signaling that they will need to pass more immediate emergency relief measures to build off their last package. And the new legislation — which is being dubbed “CARES 2” — may be ready for a vote later this month because Americans “cannot afford to wait,” Pelosi announced in a “Dear Colleague” letter over the weekend.
What the bill could include: more money for states, cities and small businesses; expanded unemployment benefits; another round of direct cash payments for Americans; and help for frontline health care workers. Pelosi said they need to "double down on the down-payment we made in the CARES Act" in her letter to Democrats. "CARES 2 must go further in assisting small businesses including farmers, extending and strengthening unemployment benefits and giving families additional direct payments,” she wrote. Heather and Burgess have a rundown on what CARES 2 could look like: https://politi.co/2JJeIsI.
Why the change in tune? Perhaps it was the jaw-dropping unemployment claims from last week. Also, the push for an infrastructure-heavy recovery plan was running into a wall of resistance from the GOP. And not to mention, public health experts are now indicating that we haven’t even seen the worst of the crisis yet: Surgeon General Jerome Adams warned on “Fox News Sunday” that this week will be “our Pearl Harbor moment and our 9/11 moment.” More on that dire warning from Quint Forgey: https://politi.co/39HfPU8.
Relate reads: “The new coronavirus funding battle over the November election,” by Marianne and Burgess: https://politi.co/2V39zRr; and “Death Toll, Ailing Economy Fail to Unite Congress on Next Steps,” via Bloomberg’s Billy House: https://bloom.bg/34cHFq6.
COVERSIGHT -- House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) says the House’s new select panel on coronavirus will not be focused on investigating the administration’s early response to the crisis. Instead, the committee — which Clyburn will chair — will oversee the implementation of the $2 trillion economic rescue package to ensure there is no waste, fraud, abuse, price-gouging or profiteering. "My understanding is that this committee will be forward-looking,” Clyburn said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “We're not going to be looking back on what the president may or may not have done back before this crisis hit. The crisis is with us.”
Why his comments are notable: Some Democrats are clamoring for a sweeping, 9/11-style commission to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of the pandemic. But it’s clear that is not a priority for Democratic leadership right now. And some moderate Democrats are worried about looking overly political if they try to go after Trump for how he has dealt with the crisis. The latest from Quint: https://politi.co/2yB7ZOZ.
Related read: “GOP Sen. Gardner wants probe into 'mismanagement' of national stockpile,” via Burgess: https://politi.co/2xUquxq.
MEANWHILE … Trump announced that he will nominate Brian Miller, a White House lawyer and former federal watchdog, to be a special inspector general for coronavirus aid. Specifically, Miller will oversee the distribution of a new $500 billion relief fund housed in the Treasury Department. But some Democrats were not pleased by the selection of Miller. “To nominate a member of the president’s own staff is exactly the wrong type of person to choose for this position,” said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Kyle with more: https://politi.co/2RhnwKe.
And speaking of inspector generals ... Natasha Bertrand and Andrew scooped Friday that Trump fired the Intelligence Community's inspector general who first flagged the Ukraine whistleblower complaint to Congress, which eventually led to Trump’s impeachment. But even some Republicans questioned the ouster. “[Inspectors general] help drain the swamp, so any removal demands an explanation,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in a statement. The dispatch from Andrew: https://politi.co/2UJb0p0.
Related read: "Atkinson: Trump fired me because I handled whistleblower complaint properly," from Kyle: https://politi.co/2Rvh5DN.
HAPPY MONDAY! Welcome to Huddle, the play-by-play guide to all things Capitol Hill, on this April 6, where your host is taking quarantine tips from Larry David, aka “the world’s leading expert on the art of nothing.”
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MARCO’S MOMENT -- Sen. Marco Rubio is playing a key role in the coronavirus crisis — and the Florida Republican may even run for president again in a post-Trump era. The profile from Burgess and Marianne: "Marco Rubio's political fortunes have gyrated frequently during his 10 years in national politics. But the coronavirus outbreak may have brought the Florida GOP senator to his most critical moment yet.
"As chairman of the usually sleepy Small Business Committee, Rubio has a key position in the country's response and recovery from the pandemic. His panel's $377 billion lifeline for small businesses is a linchpin of Congress' $2 trillion economic rescue package, and Rubio's efforts are winning praise from Republicans and Democrats alike even as implementation of the program remains deeply uncertain.
"[T]he 48-year-old Rubio ... is approaching his own crossroads as President Donald Trump runs for reelection this fall. In the span of a decade, he's gone from tea party rising star to immigration deal-cutter and top-tier presidential contender to foot soldier in Trump's Republican Party." The story: https://politi.co/2JNYcax.
Related: “Early on, Cheney and Cotton warned about the coronavirus. They still face pushback in the GOP,” by WaPo’s Paul Kane: https://wapo.st/2UMBiXG; and “In Congress, Doctors Are Pressing for a More Aggressive Coronavirus Response,” via NYT’s Sheryl Gay Stolberg: https://nyti.ms/2Xf5358.
CAMPAIGNING AMID COVID -- Traditional campaigning has been tossed out the window in the age of coronavirus — but with the Senate up for grabs this fall, candidates are going to have to learn how to campaign remotely. The report from NYT: “The sudden onslaught of coronavirus has upended the nation’s congressional races as many were just getting started, altering the political landscape in unpredictable ways and forcing candidates in the battle for the Senate and House to adapt to unique circumstances.
“Campaign officials and strategists are trying to carefully game out the new reality. The crisis could prove to be a boost for incumbents who have a built-in advantage in providing services to constituents at a time when voters are on edge and in need. But it is also shining a potentially unflattering spotlight on Washington’s response to the pandemic, which could hurt lawmakers who were already facing an uphill climb to re-election.” More from Carl Hulse: https://nyti.ms/2Xf5DzQ.
Related: “Lawmakers Work From Dining-Room Table on Voters’ Kitchen-Table Needs,” from WSJ’s Natalie Andrews: https://on.wsj.com/2X8x7aa; and “Facing coronavirus pandemic, Bay Area members of Congress learn to work from home,” via Tal Kopan of the San Francisco Chronicle: https://bit.ly/3bUE2Yv.
NEW JOB, WHO DIS? -- Trump’s new chief of staff Mark Meadows has officially been on the job for almost one week. So, how is it going? Nancy Cook and your Huddle host explore: “President Donald Trump’s fourth chief of staff relinquished a safe seat in Congress and agreed to join the White House in early March, when the unemployment rate sat at a historic low and Trump’s team appeared confident about his reelection.
“A month later, Mark Meadows is now presiding over a vastly different West Wing, which is under siege like never before due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s hardly an optimal time to take over the White House’s top staff job, especially for a former congressman hired for his political skills heading into 2020.
“Meadows intends to approach the chief of staff job in a hands-on manner and wants to be heavily involved in the White House’s outreach and relationships with Capitol Hill … In the coming weeks, Meadows is expected to make personnel changes to the leadership of both the Domestic Policy Council, which is led by [Mick] Mulvaney ally Joe Grogan, and the Office of Legislative Affairs, led by Eric Ueland, formerly a top Senate leadership aide who earned wide praise for his work alongside Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.” The story: https://politi.co/2JGFTEa.
Related: “POLITICO Playbook: Schumer makes his case to Meadows during a Sunday night call,” via Anna Palmer and Jake Sherman: https://politi.co/2yElrBN.
MAKING MONEY MOVES -- A Pelosi-aligned super PAC is booking reservations in markets where competitive presidential or Senate races will drive up prices this fall. More from Ally Mutnick: “House Democrats’ flagship super PAC is booking $51 million worth of TV ads this fall, a substantial investment aimed at protecting their newly won majority.
“The early reservation by House Majority PAC is spread across 29 markets and offers a window into how Democrats view the size and shape of the House battlefield this fall, with massive funds slotted for Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Texas, according to plans shared first with POLITICO. HMP, which is closely allied with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), is the first of the major House party committees and outside groups to announce fall ad buys.” The scoop: https://politi.co/2yBd8qh.
WE’LL DO IT LIVE! -- Your Huddle host will be taking this newsletter live — and you won’t want to miss it. Join me for a virtual interview on Wednesday, April 8, at 12 p.m. for a virtual interviewwith Rep. Greg Walden, the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee who has been involved in the coronavirus legislation negotiations. We’ll discuss the next phase of Congress' relief plan, the challenges of working remotely, and much more. REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/48vbc.
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House Agriculture Chairman Collin Peterson hired Chu-Yuan Hwang as senior counsel for the committee. Hwang was previously an attorney at USDA's Office of the General Counsel, where she provided legal advice on nutrition assistance programs. Read the announcement.
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