BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Senator John Kennedy introduced two bills that would prevent members of Congress from getting paid during a government shutdown.

His proposals come as the current shutdown is on track to potentially become the longest in U.S. history. It has already led to federal workers missing out on paychecks.

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“I don’t see missing paychecks or empty dinner plates as leverage or bargaining chips. My bills ensure Congress feels the same pain as the folks we’re failing to pay – our troops, air traff

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