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flag Lawmakers received $20,000 each during the record shutdown, sparking backlash over pay while federal workers went unpaid.

flag Lawmakers received $20,000 each during the record-breaking government shutdown, according to new reports, sparking criticism over pay during a period when millions of federal employees worked without pay. flag The payments were made under a provision allowing congressional members to draw compensation even during shutdowns, though the timing has drawn scrutiny amid public concern over government accountability and fairness.

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