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Sen. Kennedy-sponsored bill withholding senator pay during government shutdowns unanimously approved

WBRZ Baton Rouge

May 14, 2026

WASHINGTON (AP) --- Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful f…

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