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require all members of Congress to work without pay throughout government shutdowns

Created by R.F. on October 01, 2013

When Congress dictates that government be shut down in an effort to save money, they should be made to lead by example—to continue working as "essential employees" without pay. Few things will incentivize them to resolve the issues more quickly than the loss of their own ample paychecks.

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