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New House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults

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A bipartisan bill set to be unveiled Thursday by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. enters debt default or if the government shuts down.

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The Hill

Bipartisan lawmakers eye blocking pay for members of Congress if US defaults, government shuts down

A bipartisan duo of House lawmakers unveiled a bill that would block members of Congress from being paid if the U.S. defaults, as Washington continues high-profile talks over raising the debt ceiling. Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the bill, the “No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act,” on Thursday,…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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OAN

New Bipartisan bill: Block pay for Congress members if the U.S. defaults

A bipartisan bill called the "No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act" has been introduced by Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.). The bill aims to withhold Congress members' salaries during a breach of the debt ceiling or a suspension in federal financing.

2 years ago·San Diego, United States

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CNBC

New House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults

The bipartisan legislation by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., comes amid growing fears about a debt ceiling breach ahead of a June 1 deadline.

2 years ago·United States

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NBC News

New House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults

A new bipartisan bill set to be unveiled Thursday would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. enters debt default or if the government shuts down.

2 years ago·United States

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AOL

New House bill would block pay for members of Congress if the U.S. defaults

A new bipartisan bill set to be unveiled Thursday would block members of Congress from getting paid if the U.S. enters debt default or if the government shuts down.

2 years ago·United States

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