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House Democrat files MCCARTHY Shutdown Act seeking to suspend member pay

By Cami Mondeaux
Published September 20, 2023 7:27pm ET
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House Democrat files MCCARTHY Shutdown Act seeking to suspend member pay
A House Democrat filed a bill to suspend lawmakers’ pay if the government shuts down, hoping to use the legislation as an incentive for Congress members to avoid disagreements over the budget. Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the My Constituents Cannot Afford Rebellious Tantrums Handle Your Shutdown Act on Wednesday, nicknaming it the MCCARTHY Shutdown […]


A House Democrat filed a bill to suspend lawmakers’ pay if the government shuts down, hoping to use the legislation as an incentive for Congress members to avoid disagreements over the budget.

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