
Congress Continues to Get Paid Amid Government Shutdown Criticism
As a government shutdown looms, Congress members are criticized for receiving their paychecks while millions of federal workers face unpaid leave. Some lawmakers are calling for their salaries to be withheld in solidarity with affected workers. This situation underscores the growing disconnect between elected officials and the struggles of everyday Americans, raising serious questions about fairness and accountability in government.

Congress Continues to Get Paid Amid Government Shutdown Criticism
As a government shutdown looms, Congress members are criticized for receiving their paychecks while millions of federal workers face unpaid leave. Some lawmakers are calling for their salaries to be withheld in solidarity with affected workers. This situation underscores the growing disconnect between elected officials and the struggles of everyday Americans, raising serious questions about fairness and accountability in government.
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