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Mike Kennedy: “I've voluntarily said I'm not going to take a paycheck until…”

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 20:53

I just think if we're going to put hurt on other people, we should suffer the hurt ourselves. What are you doing with your salary right now? It's been off to the side. I've, I've voluntarily said I'm not going to take a paycheck until my government employee colleagues and constituents are going to be paid. You know of other lawmakers who are doing the same? Yeah. Should the Senate get rid of the filibuster? As I said before, the 60 vote threshold is really interesting and it seems to be a real struggle for us. (20:53–21:03)

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Asserts that Mike Kennedy has voluntarily chosen not to take a paycheck until government employees are paid.

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