Terry flip flops on pay during shutdown stirred by Omaha paper
Nebraska Rep. Lee Terry initially said he would keep his pay during the government shutdown but later told the Omaha World-Herald he was ashamed and would forgo his salary until furloughed workers were paid. The flap drew attention from potential challengers as lawmakers weigh pay versus public perception.
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Debt limit watch list shows key dates and risks
The Associated Press outlines schedule markers as Congress negotiates raising the U.S. debt ceiling. From Oct 22 to Nov 15, Treasury cash constraints could force spending cuts, potential Social Security, Medicare, and veterans’ benefits delays, higher borrowing costs, and possible default if the limit remains unchanged.
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