SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people
Senators James Lankford and Maggie Hassan argue that Congress should face the consequences of government shutdowns instead of the American people. They propose the 'Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026' to ensure federal workers are paid while requiring lawmakers to work continuously until funding is resolved. The senators emphasize that shutdowns have real impacts on families, security, and the economy.
- ▪Government shutdowns have cost the U.S. economy over $11 billion in the past.
- ▪During shutdowns, essential services like TSA and veterans' benefits are severely affected.
- ▪Both political parties have contributed to the issue of government shutdowns and should work together to resolve it.
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Opinion SENS JAMES LANKFORD, MAGGIE HASSAN: Congress should suffer shutdown pain, not the American people Bill would keep federal workers paid while requiring lawmakers to vote seven days a week until funding is resolved. By Sen. James Lankford , Sen. Maggie Hassan Fox News Published June 4, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for June 3 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the past decade, Americans have watched a wasteful Washington drama unfold each year: government shutdowns that threaten our economy, jeopardize our security and hurt families all across our country.
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