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Gaetz's Controversial Stance on Shutdown and Government Funding Sparks Debate

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz has requested that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown, as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements. Gaetz's request comes as House Republicans struggle to reach a consensus on government spending before the September 30 deadline. A government shutdown would affect millions of federal workers, including military personnel and civilian federal workers, and disrupt various federal services. Gaetz and other conservatives have opposed short-term funding measures, hindering Speaker Kevin McCarthy's efforts to pass a GOP-only stopgap bill.

via The Hill|

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Legislators Propose Bill to Halt Government Shutdowns and Protect Military Pay

Democratic Representative Angie Craig has introduced a bill called the "MCCARTHY Shutdown Act" that aims to withhold the pay of members of Congress during a government shutdown. The bill proposes deducting one day's worth of pay for each day the government is shut down, with the deducted amount returned at the end of the congressional session. Craig argues that it is unfair for legislators to continue receiving pay while other federal workers, such as TSA employees, are asked to work without pay. The bill comes as Congress has just over a week to reach an agreement to fund the government and avoid a shutdown.

via Business Insider|

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House bill proposes withholding pay for Congress during U.S. default.

A bipartisan bill, the No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act, is set to be introduced in the US House of Representatives, which would withhold lawmakers' pay for the duration of a debt limit breach or lapse in federal funding. The bill aims to motivate legislators to prevent either situation and represents a populist move to channel voter anger toward Congress. The bill would not permanently prevent lawmakers from getting paid, but it would withhold pay for the duration of a shutdown or default, at least until the end of the session.

via Yahoo News|

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Congressional Pay at Risk in New Bill to Block Default

A bipartisan bill introduced by Reps. Abigail Spanberger and Brian Fitzpatrick would block members of Congress from receiving pay during a debt limit breach or government shutdown. The No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act aims to motivate legislators to prevent either situation and channel voter anger towards Congress. The bill would withhold pay for the duration of a shutdown or default, but would not permanently prevent lawmakers from getting paid.

via CNBC|

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Congressional Pay at Risk as Democrats Seek to Raise Debt Ceiling.

A bipartisan bill, the No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act, is set to be introduced in the US House of Representatives, which would withhold lawmakers' pay for the duration of a debt limit breach or lapse in federal funding. The bill aims to motivate legislators to prevent either situation and comes amid growing fears that the divided Congress may not meet the June 1 deadline set by the Treasury Department to raise the debt limit or risk a catastrophic default on US obligations.

via NBC News|

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