π₯ Sen. John Kennedy's Shutdown Showdown: "No Paychecks for Congress" Bills to End the Stalemate – Goose for the Gander! πΊπΈ⚖️
In this fiery Senate floor speech on Day 36 of the 2025 government shutdown, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy pulls no punches, introducing two bold bills to hold Congress accountable: the No Shutdown Paychecks to Politicians Act (no pay, no reimbursement) πΈ❌ and the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act (pay escrowed until resolution) π⏳.
Citing $365M in loans for federal workers' rent π π³, partial military pay πͺ⚠️, and risks to SNAP benefits ππ², Kennedy calls out the bipartisan pain – "Nobody wants to see anybody go hungry in America." Drawing on 2013 precedent under Obama that sparked a quick fix π✨, he quips, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." πͺΏπͺΏ Will this light a fire under lawmakers? Watch the full unfiltered transcript and decide.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Bill Overview ⏰
0:44 - No Reimbursement vs. Escrow Options ⚖️
1:10 - Day 36 Reality Check & Worker Hardships π
1:25 - Bipartisan Call to Action & 2013 Precedent π€
1:39 - "Goose and Gander" Closer π
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