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During the period of any federal government shutdown, members of Congress shall receive no salary.

Created by J.S. on September 30, 2013

At present members of Congress are paid during a federal government shutdown. The petition aims to change this policy and stop all salaries to members of Congress and related staff during the entire length of a shutdown.

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