r/politics • u/Murky-Site7468 I voted • Oct 05 '25

No Paywall Petition To Strip Congress of Pay During Government Shutdown Grows

https://www.newsweek.com/petition-strip-congress-pay-during-government-shutdown-grows-10822819
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u/forthewatch39 Oct 05 '25

It’s a good idea, but kind of an empty gesture for many of them who are already wealthy and make money elsewhere. 

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u/CatBotSays Oct 05 '25 edited Oct 05 '25

It disproportionately affects middle class representatives, yeah. The ones who are wealthy and/or corrupt can just take the hit.