U.S. senators departed the Capitol for a pre-election break Monday, making the logistics for passing a fiscal stimulus package by next Tuesday practically impossible, even as the coronavirus continues to infect tens of thousands of Americans daily and inflict economic damage. “We’ll come back in November. The question might be, will there be something then?” Senate Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby, an Alabama Republican, said Monday. The chances of a coronavirus relief bill before Nov. 3 are “very, very slim,” he added, referring to Election Day. The Senate’s departure after the confirmation vote for Amy Coney ... (full story)