WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news:

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Members of Congress Should Not Be Paid During Government Shutdowns. Do You Agree?

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As many of you are aware, the federal government officially entered a shutdown yesterday. While the House of Representatives passed a funding extension through November 21, 2025, the measure still requires 60 votes in the U.S. Senate before heading to the President's desk.