John James pushes to take Congress off payroll during a government shutdown

By Eden Villalovas

Published July 31, 2023 7:04pm ET

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John James pushes to take Congress off payroll during a government shutdown — Freshman Rep. John James (R-MI) has proposed a bill that would prevent members of Congress from getting paid in the event of a government shutdown. “I think the Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is bill – ensuring that if politicians don’t work, politicians don’t get paid,” James told Fox News. “I think it’s essential […]

Freshman Rep. John James (R-MI) has proposed a bill that would prevent members of Congress from getting paid in the event of a government shutdown.

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