Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: Pass Shutdown Fairness Act to Pay Essential Workers

Reporter's Notebook: White House pounces after top Dem says government shutdown gives party 'leverage'

Senate Republicans Ron Johnson and Todd Young propose bill to pay essential federal workers during government shutdown, while Democrats call it a political ploy.

‘Pay Them’: Sen. Ron Johnson Introduces Bill After Hearing Federal Workers Going to Food Banks Amid Shutdown

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) discussed the strain on federal workers and their families as the government shutdown continues through its 22nd day.

Sen. Ron Johnson to Newsmax: Pass Shutdown Fairness Act to Pay Essential Workers

Sen. Ron Johnson a member of the Senate Budget and Finance Committees, accused Senate Democrats of "stall tactics" prolonging the funding impasse during an interview with Newsmax on Wednesday. The Wisconsin Republican, speaking on Newsmax's "Wake Up America," called on the Democrat caucus to approve a "clean" continuing resolution to keep the government open, arguing that Republicans had already passed such a measure in the House. Johnson outlin…