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Article I, Section 6

Why do politicians and judges get paid during a government shutdown?

by Scott Bomboy

One of the biggest questions during a federal government shutdown is, “who gets paid?” Due to the Constitution, the people…

Why do politicians and judges get paid during a government shutdown?
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