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Senators to Forgo Pay During Government Shutdowns

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Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, aiming to make federal closures financially impactful for lawmakers. This measure, set to take effect after the November election, seeks to ensure shared sacrifice during impasses that have previously affected federal workers. The resolution was spurred by recent record-breaking government shutdowns, including a 76-day lapse affecting the Department of Homeland Security. AI

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Senators to Forgo Pay During Government Shutdowns

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Joey Cappelletti, Mary Clare Jalonick ·

    Senators are ‘putting our money where our mouth is’ and approve withholding their pay during government shutdown

    Shutting down the government should not be the default, said Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy, who sponsored the bill.

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