Womack Acknowledges ‘Clerical Error’ in Receiving Paycheck During Shutdown | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Womack acknowledges ‘clerical error’ in receiving paycheck during shutdown | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., thought he had requested his pay be withheld at the start of the federal government shutdown, but the congressman has received a paycheck during the ongoing funding lapse.

Democrat Blocks Bill That Would Ensure Lawmakers Don’t Cash Paychecks During Shutdown

Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey blocked legislation that would withhold lawmakers’ paychecks until the government shutdown ends. Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott asked for unanimous consent Thursday afternoon to pass his No Budget, No Pay Act on the Senate floor, prompting an objection from Markey. The debate over lawmakers’ pay comes as many federal employees, […]

Democrat Blocks Bill That Would Ensure Lawmakers Don't Cash Paychecks During Shutdown

Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey blocked legislation that would withhold lawmakers’ paychecks until the government shutdown ends. Republican Florida Sen. Rick Scott asked for unanimous consent Thursday afternoon to pass his No Budget, No Pay Act on the Senate floor, prompting an objection from Markey. The debate over lawmakers’ pay comes as many federal employees, […]