Next week Congress needs to start considering policies that will protect workers (especially hourly workers) in the case of large scale economic disruptions. One missed paycheck for a low wage worker who has to stay home because their kid's school closes could be disastrous.

Next week Congress needs to start considering policies that will protect workers (especially hourly workers) in the case of large scale economic disruptions.

One missed paycheck for a low wage worker who has to stay home because their kid's school closes could be disastrous.

— Chris Murphy (@ChrisMurphyCT) March 9, 2020