As Shutdown Consequences Mount, Senators Try to Find Ways to Lessen the Blow

Senators and representatives refuse paychecks amid shutdown

As the government shutdown hit its 29th day, several senators and representatives on both sides of the aisle have decided to withhold their paychecks. Federal employees have been furloughed and have not received paychecks since the Senate failed to vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government. Congress members, who have the option to accept, withhold, or donate their paychecks during a shutdown, have united in rejecting their paychecks…

LIVE NOW: Democratic Leader Speaks to Reporters on Day 29 of Government Shutdown

On day 29 of the government shutdown, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks to reporters at the Capitol at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 29.

Democratic Leader Speaks to Reporters on Day 29 of Government Shutdown

On day 29 of the government shutdown, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) speaks to reporters at the Capitol at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 29. ...

Key Democratic Senator Pessimistic on Resolving US Shutdown Soon

A moderate Senate Democrat cast doubt on prospects for resolving the US government shutdown soon despite mounting consequences including an imminent cutoff of the most important federal food assistance program for low-income Americans.

As shutdown consequences mount, senators try to find ways to lessen the blow

Lawmakers are facing mounting pressure to find a workaround to keep government benefits flowing or reopen it as the shutdown lingers into its fifth week.