Congressman Burchett Will Not Take Salary During Government Shutdown
September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023:
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced he will not accept a salary during a government shutdown.
"A government shutdown is right around the corner, yet our leaders fail to act. Now we are going to punish hardworking Americans and once again exempt Congress. This is unacceptable. If we go into a shutdown I refuse to be paid until it's over . . .
Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced he will not accept a salary during a government shutdown.
"A government shutdown is right around the corner, yet our leaders fail to act. Now we are going to punish hardworking Americans and once again exempt Congress. This is unacceptable. If we go into a shutdown I refuse to be paid until it's over . . .