H.R.819 - Government Shutdown Fairness Act

To prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Government Shutdown Fairness Act as introduced.
  • Popular: Government Shutdown Fairness Act as introduced.
  • Official: To prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns. as introduced.

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James Moran

D-VA

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2/18/2011--Introduced.Government Shutdown Fairness Act - Prohibits Members of Congress and the President from receiving basic pay for any period in which: (1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regul

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2/18/2011--Introduced.Government Shutdown Fairness Act - Prohibits Members of Congress and the President from receiving basic pay for any period in which:
(1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution, or
(2) the federal government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit has been reached.

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02/22/11
Pelosi, House Dem leaders offer their own spending extension bill

The wide gap between Republicans and Democrats has increased speculation that a government shutdown is coming, and Democrats appear to be preparing for this contingency. Late last week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) introduced HR 819, which would prohibit ...

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02/21/11
Last time, the shift to skeletal crew was disorganized and illogical

Moran said his Government Shutdown Fairness Act (HR 819) would put top government officials on equal footing with federal employees. “If we're going to throw federal employees, including our staffs, out on the street, we should be right there with t

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Prevention First Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 819) - GovTrack.us

H.R. 819 (110th). To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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Prevention First Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 819) - GovTrack.us

H.R. 819 (110th). To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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Prevention First Act (2007; 110th Congress H.R. 819) - GovTrack.us

H.R. 819 (110th). To expand access to preventive health care services that help reduce unintended pregnancy, reduce abortions, and improve access to women's health care. In GovTrack.us, a database of bills in the U.S. Congress.

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