Posted on 09/30/2013 8:09:40 PM PDT by ReformationFan
Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Rand Paul have become the two most important voices in DC politics. They worked together during Rand’s filibuster earlier this year and during Ted’s filibuster this last week.
But the most important thing we’ve seen is personal responsibility and good character from them both. Rand Paul gave $600,000 BACK to the federal government from his office. He’s in it to cut spending in any manner possible, even his own office’s budget.
And now, Sen. Ted Cruz has made a similar announcement, saying that he will donate his salary to charity for every day the government is shut down.
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That is nice. Obama and Biden gave 20percent during sequestration. Maybe they will give up a portion of salary during this. Boehner needs to step up too!
Why do they get paid during the government shutdown? What meaning of the word shutdown are they using?
2 very good questions. Anybody have the answers?
Only non essential personnel will be furloughed.
About one third of the government will be shut down the rest will operate as usual.
It’s a paid vacation for federal employees.
I noticed a few Republicans in interviews NBC, CNN and MSNBC being pressed to refuse their pay. They are not demanding that any Dems do that,
Sign of weakness in fight.
I wonder if any progressives dems will??
Dock the whole pack of ‘em. “And get that goddamned islamist off my golf course!”
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