Posted on 11/07/2025 7:40:37 AM PST by V_TWIN
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) objected twice to Senator John Kennedy’s (R-LA) proposals that would have blocked members of Congress from receiving pay during the ongoing government shutdown, legislation Kennedy says is necessary to make lawmakers feel the same pain as the Americans affected by Washington’s dysfunction.
Paul, reserving the right to object, said the focus should be on re-opening government and paying those who are working, not punishing members of Congress.
Paul argued that withholding pay from lawmakers distracts from the larger problem of bureaucratic dysfunction and the unfair treatment of federal workers who are continuing their duties during the shutdown.
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Cry harder, di[pshit.
🖕 imbecile
Go spoon with Randfan
No...your next on my to do list, princess.
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