WASHINGTON - Much of Capitol Hill has gone quiet due to the new coronavirus, but that doesn’t mean lobbyist Glenn LeMunyon is short on work. Like many in Washington, the work of those involved with the government goes on.

Mr. LeMunyon’s email inbox has exploded since he last stepped foot on the Hill March 13. Congress is currently debating an infrastructure bill that affects his clients, and he is looking for opportunities. There is, however, an important ingredient missing from the daily grind: small talk. Videoconferencing and phone calls fill up his day, but these interactions can be impersonal and don’t always offer the right setting for a conversation that builds camaraderie and trust.

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