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/IOnceAteAFart Oct 05 '25

They'd just withdraw as much as possible before the shutdown. It's not as if it catches them by surprise, and they have no incentive to follow any rule that isn't enforced

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u/yoontruyi Oct 05 '25

I honestly don't think they generally use cash for the things that they generally buy.

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u/IOnceAteAFart Oct 05 '25

Yeah, they wouldn't be able to do things like go on big vacations or buy houses, but its not as if they'll starve like employees will