The Senate voted Thursday to withhold senators' pay during future government shutdowns, according to a news wrap from PBS NewsHour. The measure would prevent members of the Senate from receiving their salaries if a lapse in appropriations occurs. The Daily Caller reported that a senator stated, "It's about shared sacrifice," in connection with the vote.
In other news, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 41 people in the United States are currently being monitored for hantavirus, PBS NewsHour reported. The report also noted that rare protests took place, though no further details were provided.
The Senate vote reflects ongoing efforts to address the financial impact of government shutdowns on federal workers and the public. The legislation would apply to future funding lapses, not the current fiscal situation. The CDC monitoring involves individuals who may have been exposed to the virus, which is typically spread by rodents. The nature and location of the rare protests were not specified in the PBS NewsHour segment.
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