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Petition Demands Congress Salary Freeze During Shutdown
10/6/2025
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- Missouri resident Joyce launched a petition to halt Congress salaries during shutdown.
- It calls for a salary freeze and 2% per day of closure.
- The petition notes Congress is paid via a permanent appropriations account. Sen. Katie Britt has urged withholding.
- Essential federal workers continue without pay while non-essential staff are furloughed. The shutdown began October 1 amid funding disputes.
