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Mike Kennedy: “In the meantime, I don't think congressmen should be paid…”

Featuring: Mike Kennedy, Republican | U.S. House Utah, 3rd Congressional District

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Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy speaking to media about government shutdown

Published | Video Starts at 24:23

We've seen the Senate Democrats hold firm for whatever reason on that, on this demand that they're going to shut the government down for this policy debate. But maybe next week we'll get back to work as we should. But In the meantime, I don't think congressmen should be paid. And that's why I've opened the no work, no pay bill. As a doctor yourself, are you concerned about the broader health implications if health insurance becomes less affordable? I absolutely am concerned about that, yes. (24:23–24:29)

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Asserts that he has introduced a "no work, no pay" bill for congressmen during government shutdowns.

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