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a kennedy

(34,600 posts) Tue Oct 7, 2025, 06:56 PM Oct 7

their staff don’t. And the last shut down, if I heard right was 35 days!!!!

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Didn't know this.....US Congressional men & women and US Senators get paid during the shutdown, BUT (Original Post) a kennedy Oct 7 OP

soumds about right AltairIV Oct 7 #1

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1. soumds about right

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 07:16 PM

Oct 7

Since mikey sent the house home they certainly shouldn't be paid.

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2. I called sen Ricketts office and his staff said that he is not talking pay.

Tue Oct 7, 2025, 08:03 PM

Oct 7

I also called rep flood he is also take talking pay right now. They both will take the money when they reopen.