Controversy Over Whether Congressmen May Cash Pay Checks

By Prince George's County Ex-Pat

Wed, Jan 16, 2019 9:18 p.m.

Several members of Congress have said they will not decline or donate their salaries. "We do continue to work here in the Senate," said Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa). "So, yes, I am taking a paycheck during this time." Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) accused fellow

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More than 80 members of congress refusing or donating paychecks during shutdown | KOMO WASHINGTON (SBG)— At least 80 members of Congress have said they will refuse their paychecks or donate their earnings for the length of the shutdown in solidarity with unpaid federal employees. wjla.com