Lawmakers Paid During Shutdown, Workers Furloughed

On November 14th, we delve into the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which lasted 43 days. Despite the financial hardship faced by millions of Americans, members of Congress, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, received over $26,000 each. The shutdown caused an estimated $15 billion weekly economic damage and led to 60,000 job losses. While 1.3 million federal workers were furloughed or worked without pay, lawmakers continued to receive their salaries. Some, like Senator Lindsey Graham, declined or donated their checks, but a bipartisan proposal to suspend congressional pay during shutdowns was blocked. The shutdown resulted in disruptions in food stamp services, air travel delays, and increased reliance on food banks. All affected federal personnel will now receive back pay following the signing of the funding bill. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.