No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

No Work, No Pay: The Debate Over Congressional Salaries During Government Shutdown

Staff Reports
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October 2, 2025
As the federal government officially shuts down, many Americans are asking: Should members of Congress still get paid while everyday...
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LONESTAR — 9.30.2025 — Texas Democrats Join Effort to Recognize Palestinian State — Cornyn Wants 'Accountability' in Comey Indictment — and More...

LONESTAR — 9.30.2025 — Texas Democrats Join Effort to Recognize Palestinian State — Cornyn Wants 'Accountability' in Comey Indictment — and More...

Daniel Molina
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September 30, 2025
Texas Lawmakers Join Push for U.S Recognition of Palestinian State Several Texas lawmakers have signed on to a congressional letter...
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LONESTAR — 8.15.2025 — Texas Economy Takes Dip Amid Trade and Immigration Battle — Illinois Judge Blocks Arrest of Texas Democrats — and More...

LONESTAR — 8.15.2025 — Texas Economy Takes Dip Amid Trade and Immigration Battle — Illinois Judge Blocks Arrest of Texas Democrats — and More...

Daniel Molina
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August 15, 2025
A new report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that Texas’ economy is slowing as job growth narrows,...
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LONESTAR — 5.22.2025 — Texas Leads Nation in Jobs Creation — Texas House Passes Property Tax Relief Bills — and More...

LONESTAR — 5.22.2025 — Texas Leads Nation in Jobs Creation — Texas House Passes Property Tax Relief Bills — and More...

Daniel Molina
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May 22, 2025
Texas is leading the nation in job creation rankings, with new employment data showing the state added more nonfarm jobs...
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Cruz Praises Marco Rubio’s Leadership on Foreign Policy and Border Security

Cruz Praises Marco Rubio’s Leadership on Foreign Policy and Border Security

Raeylee Barefield
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May 21, 2025
WASHINGTON—Senator Ted Cruz (R) offered strong praise for Marco Rubio’s (R) performance in the House during a recent interview with...
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LONESTAR — 5.8.2025 — Trump Endorses RINOs for Reelection? — Paxton Resolves Coppell ISD Lawsuit — and More...

LONESTAR — 5.8.2025 — Trump Endorses RINOs for Reelection? — Paxton Resolves Coppell ISD Lawsuit — and More...

Daniel Molina
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May 8, 2025
The Texas House of Representatives remains embroiled in controversy following the election of House Speaker Dustin Burrows (R), an election...
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LONESTAR — 5.7.2025 — Texas Lawmakers Reach Property Relief Deal — Castro Grills Gabbard Over Venezuela and Tren de Aragua — and More...

LONESTAR — 5.7.2025 — Texas Lawmakers Reach Property Relief Deal — Castro Grills Gabbard Over Venezuela and Tren de Aragua — and More...

Daniel Molina
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May 7, 2025
Texas legislators have struck a long-awaited deal on delivering billions in property tax relief, aligning the House and Senate on...
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LONESTAR — 4.22.2025 — Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Aid — Texas Senate Boosts Film Incentive Program — and More...

LONESTAR — 4.22.2025 — Abbott Requests Federal Disaster Aid — Texas Senate Boosts Film Incentive Program — and More...

Daniel Molina
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April 21, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) has formally requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration from President Donald Trump in response to recent...
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LONESTAR — 4.18.2025 — Lawmakers Respond to Controversial Education Finance Package Passing — Cruz Wants NASA Headquarters in Houston — and More...

LONESTAR — 4.18.2025 — Lawmakers Respond to Controversial Education Finance Package Passing — Cruz Wants NASA Headquarters in Houston — and More...

Daniel Molina
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April 18, 2025
The Texas House passed a sweeping education finance package this week that includes House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2....
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LONESTAR — 3.25.2025 — Crockett Suggests Cruz Should be 'Knocked Over the Head' — Republicans Look to aid Border Communities — and More...

LONESTAR — 3.25.2025 — Crockett Suggests Cruz Should be 'Knocked Over the Head' — Republicans Look to aid Border Communities — and More...

Daniel Molina
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March 24, 2025
Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) spoke to the Dallas Morning News and said Democrats need to be more aggressive in their...
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