It's a simple proposal that says if members of Congress can't complete one of our basic jobs of funding the government, we shouldn't get paid. This shouldn't even be necessary. We should just do our jobs. But As we sit here over a month into the Democrats shutdown, it's clear we need something to hold Congress accountable. Every year we're tasked with putting together a budget with the expectation that that is on time and fits the needs of the American people. (00:18–00:24)
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Claims the government shutdown is due to Democrats and emphasizes the need for accountability.
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