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On the recordOctober 23, 2025
Ron Johnson’s bill would essentially weaponize the government shutdown to allow President Trump to decide who works and gets paid and who doesn’t work and doesn’t get paid.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Criticizing Ron Johnson's bill regarding federal worker payments during the shutdown.

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