As Congress limps toward government shutdown, some members champion punitive legislation to prevent future impasses
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One idea is for Congress to cut off its own pay.
Another would require the U.S. House and Senate to work continuous seven-day work weeks until a resolution.
As Washington barrels toward a possible federal government shutdown, some members of Congress are proposing and advocating for legislation to make federal spending impasses more painful — for Congress.
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